Strong's H6215 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֵשָׂו (ʻÊsâv)

Pronunciation: ay-sawv'

POS: ay-sawv' Morph: n-pr-m

Exegesis: apparently a form of the passive participle of in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt);

Definition: apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity; Esau.

KJV Usage: Esau.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. Esau = "hairy"
• 2. 1) eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2269

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