Strong G22692 sensesἨσαῦ

Esau

Transliteration
Ēsau
Pronunciation
ay-sow'

Meaning of the name

Esau, "hairy"

The 2 senses of Strong G2269

The lexicon tells 2 senses apart under this number. In the Bible, each word leads to the one it has in its verse. Strong G2269 appears in 3 verses of the KJV, all senses together.

  1. Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom.G2269G2 verses · Hebrews
  2. Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom.G2269H1 verse · Romans

General definition

Of Hebrew origin [H6215];
Esau an Edomite: - Esau.

In the Bible

Translated in the KJV by

  • esau3

First verses

  1. Romans 9:13
    As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
  2. Hebrews 11:20
    By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
  3. Hebrews 12:16
    Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.