Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Esau » General references to
When Esau was forty years old he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite as his wives;
and [see to it] that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.
Now when Isaac was old and his eyes were too dim to see, he called his elder [and favorite] son Esau and said to him, “My son.” And Esau answered him, “Here I am.”
The first came out reddish all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau (hairy).
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, and got up and went on his way. In this way Esau scorned his birthright.
Now as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely left the presence of Isaac his father, Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
Now these are the records of the descendants of Esau, (that is, Edom).
As it is written and forever remains written, “Jacob I loved (chose, protected, blessed), but Esau I hated (held in disregard compared to Jacob).”
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau [believing what God revealed to him], even regarding things to come.
Esau » Called edom
Now these are the records of the descendants of Esau, (that is, Edom).
So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom.