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 referencesGenesis 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 referenceDeuteronomy 2:5-- His name used to denote his descendants and their country
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 1:34-- Birth of
Jeremiah
Old Testament2 referencesJeremiah 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 referencesObadiah 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 referenceMalachi 1:2-- Sells his birthright for a single meal
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 9:13-- Sells his birthright for a single meal
Hebrews
New Testament2 referencesHebrews 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
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Hebrews, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 6 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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The prophetic foundations of Esau find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.
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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)