Chain Study Through the Bible

Esau

Trace the theme of Esau chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Hebrews.

26

Verses

8

Books

6

Old Testament

2

New Testament

18

Sub-topics

The Chain of Esau Through Scripture

Old Testament6 books

Genesis

Old Testament14 references
Genesis 25:19-26-- Birth of
Genesis 25:27,28-- A hunter
Genesis 25:27,28-- Beloved by Isaac
Genesis 25:29-34-- Sells his birthright for a single meal
Genesis 26:34-- Marries a Hittite woman

+ 9 more references

Birth ofA hunterBeloved by IsaacSells his birthright for a single meal+8 more

Deuteronomy

Old Testament1 reference
Deuteronomy 2:5-- His name used to denote his descendants and their country

1 Chronicles

Old Testament1 reference
1 Chronicles 1:34-- Birth of

Jeremiah

Old Testament2 references
Jeremiah 49:8-- Ancestor of Edomites
Jeremiah 49:8,10-- His name used to denote his descendants and their country
Ancestor of EdomitesHis name used to denote his descendants and their country

Obadiah

Old Testament4 references
Obadiah 1:10-14-- Hostility of descendants of, toward the descendants of Jacob
Obadiah 1:8,9,18-21-- Mount of Edom, called MOUNT OF ESAU
Obadiah 1:6-- His name used to denote his descendants and their country
Obadiah 1:18-- Prophecies concerning
Hostility of descendants of, toward the descendants of JacobMount of Edom, called MOUNT OF ESAUHis name used to denote his descendants and their countryProphecies concerning

Malachi

Old Testament1 reference
Malachi 1:2-- Sells his birthright for a single meal
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books

Romans

New Testament1 reference
Romans 9:13-- Sells his birthright for a single meal

Hebrews

New Testament2 references
Hebrews 11:20-- Is defrauded of his father's blessing by Jacob
Hebrews 12:16-- Sells his birthright for a single meal
Is defrauded of his father's blessing by JacobSells his birthright for a single meal

What This Chain Teaches

  • 1

    This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Hebrews, spanning the full scope of Scripture.

  • 2

    The chain bridges both testaments with 6 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.

  • 3

    The prophetic foundations of Esau find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.

  • 4

    With 18 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Esau in biblical theology.

Sub-Topics in This Chain

18 aspects of Esau found in Scripture

Older of the twin sons born to Isaac and Rebekah(0 verses)
Birth of(2 verses)
Called Edom(1 verse)
A hunter(1 verse)
Beloved by Isaac(1 verse)
Sells his birthright for a single meal(4 verses)
Marries a Hittite woman(1 verse)
His marriage to, a grief to Isaac and Rebekah(1 verse)
Polygamy of(3 verses)
Is defrauded of his father's blessing by Jacob(2 verses)
Meets Jacob on the return of the latter from Haran(1 verse)
With Jacob, buries his father(1 verse)
Descendants of(1 verse)
Hostility of descendants of, toward the descendants of Jacob(1 verse)
Ancestor of Edomites(1 verse)
Mount of Edom, called MOUNT OF ESAU(1 verse)
His name used to denote his descendants and their country(3 verses)
Prophecies concerning(1 verse)

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