Etymology

Esau

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Today it means: The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἡσαῦ ← Biblical Hebrew עֵשָׂו
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  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromעֵשָׂו
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromἩσαῦ
  3. English todayEsau

From Ancient Greek Ἡσαῦ (Hēsaû), from Biblical Hebrew עֵשָׂו (ʿēśāw).

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