Word: EYR

Pronounce: ay-sawv'

Strong: H6215

Orig: apparently a form of the passive participle of 6213 in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity:--Esau. H6213

Use: Proper Name Masculine

Grk Strong: G2269

Esau = "hairy"

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