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Esau
Facts:
Esau was one of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. He was the first baby born to them. His twin brother was Jacob.
- Esau sold his birthright to his brother Jacob in exchange for a bowl of food.
- Since Esau was born first, his father Isaac was supposed to give him a special blessing. But Jacob tricked Isaac into giving him that blessing instead. At first Esau was so angry that he wanted to kill Jacob, but later he forgave him.
- Esau had many children and grandchildren, and these descendants formed a large people group living in the land of Canaan.
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(See also: Edom, Isaac, Jacob, Rebekah)
Bible References:
- Genesis 25:26
- Genesis 25:29-30
- Genesis 26:34
- Genesis 27:11-12
- Genesis 32:5
- Hebrews 12:17
- Romans 9:13
Examples from the Bible stories:
- 6:7 When Rebekah’s babies were born, the older son came out red and hairy, and they named him Esau.
- 7:2 So __Esau __ gave Jacob his rights as the oldest son.
- 7:4 When Isaac felt the goat hair and smelled the clothes, he thought it was Esau and blessed him.
- 7:5 Esau hated Jacob because Jacob had stolen his rights as oldest son and also his blessing.
- 7:10 But __Esau __ had already forgiven Jacob, and they were happy to see each other again.
Word Data:
- Strong’s: H6215, G2269