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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Esau
"In der Bibel wird Esau als der ältere Bruder von Jakob beschrieben."
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2 senses- 1
A biblical figure, the elder twin brother of Jacob, known for selling his birthright for a meal.
"In the biblical narrative, Esau is depicted as a skilled hunter and a man of the field." - 2
A name used in various contexts to refer to someone who is considered to have given up something valuable for immediate gratification.
"He acted like Esau, trading his long-term goals for short-term pleasures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Esau' originates from the Hebrew name 'עֵשָׂו' (Esav), which means 'hairy' or 'rough'. It is a biblical name from the Old Testament, associated with the story of Jacob and Esau, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the character in Judeo-Christian traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Esau" is said worldwide
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以扫
Transliteration: Yǐsǎo
"在圣经中，以扫以出售他的长子权而闻名。"
Ésaü
Transliteration: Ésaü
"Dans la Bible, Ésaü est connu pour avoir vendu son droit d'aînesse."
Esau
Transliteration: Esau
"In der Bibel wird Esau als der ältere Bruder von Jakob beschrieben."
Esaù
Transliteration: Esaù
"Nella Bibbia, Esaù è noto per aver scambiato la sua primogenitura."
Esaú
Transliteration: Esaú
"En la Biblia, Esaú es conocido por vender su derecho de nacimiento."
Esaú
Transliteration: Esaú
"Na Bíblia, Esaú é conhecido por ter trocado seu direito de primogenitura."
एसाú
Transliteration: Esau
"बाइबिल में, ऐसाú को उसके जन्मसिद्ध अधिकार के लिए भोजन बेचने के लिए जाना जाता है।"
에서
Transliteration: Eseu
"성경에서 에서는 자신의 장자권을 팔았다고 알려져 있다."
エサウ
Transliteration: Esau
"聖書では、エサウは長子の権利を売ったことで知られています。"
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