Word Study
The meaning of “עֵשָׂו”
Understanding ʻÊsâv reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H6215
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵשָׂו
Phoneticay-sawv'
TransliterationʻÊsâv
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt) Esau. - § Esau = "hairy" - Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity 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
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
82 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
82x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis63
Deuteronomy6
Joshua1
1 Chronicles2
Jeremiah2
Obadiah6
Malachi2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֵשָׂו' deepen your understanding of Genesis 32:4?