עֵשָׂו
'esávmasculine
Esau is the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו ('esáv).
עֵשָׂו is a masculine proper noun used to refer to the biblical figure Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
Meaning: son of Isaac and Rebekah (name)
How do you pronounce it?
'esáv
Did you know?
- In Jewish tradition, עֵשָׂו is often used as a symbolic name for the Roman Empire and subsequent Western powers that opposed the Jewish people.
- In certain Jewish mystical traditions, עֵשָׂו is not just a person but a spiritual force called 'Sitra Achra' or the 'Other Side'.
- The biblical narrative suggests the name עֵשָׂו is related to the Hebrew word for 'hairy', describing his physical appearance at birth.
Examples in context
- הַמִּקְרָא מְדַבֵּר עַל עֵשָׂו.Hamikra medaber al Esav.The reading is about Esau.
Example conversation
Noam and Noa are discussing a Bible lesson.
- נועם Noamנועה, את יודעת מי היה עֵשָׂו?Noa, at yoda'at mi haya Esav?Noa, do you know who Esau was?
- נועה Noaכן, הוא היה הבן הבכור של יצחק.Ken, hu haya haben bichor shel Yitzchak.Yes, he was Isaac's firstborn son.
- נועם Noamהוא מכר את בכורתו ליעקב.Hu machar et bchorato leYakov.He sold his birthright to Jacob.
- נועה Noaנכון, זה היה בשביל קערת עדשים.Nachon, ze haya bishvil keerat adashim.True, that was for a bowl of lentils.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “esau” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
