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    Esau

    EE-saw

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Hairy
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Esau appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Genesis — The patriarchs
    Peak US usage
    1890s (0.002% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    A warning against trading eternal blessings for temporary gratification.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Genesis 25:30

      "He said to Jacob, Quick, let me have some of that red stew!"

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