Esau Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on esau bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 25:26 (KJV)
Who was Esau's twin brother?
Answer: Jacob
Study note. Genesis 25:24-26 (KJV) — Rebekah bore twins, and 'after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob.'
Lesson 2 · Genesis 25:33 (KJV)
What did Esau sell for a mess of pottage?
Answer: His birthright
Study note. Genesis 25:33-34 (KJV) — 'He sold his birthright unto Jacob.'
Lesson 3 · Genesis 25:27 (KJV)
What was Esau's occupation?
Answer: A cunning hunter
Study note. Genesis 25:27 (KJV) — 'Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field.'
Lesson 4 · Genesis 25:25 (KJV)
What was Esau's appearance at birth?
Answer: Red, all over like an hairy garment
Study note. Genesis 25:25 (KJV) — 'The first came out red, all over like an hairy garment.'
Lesson 5 · Genesis 27:4 (KJV)
What did Isaac ask Esau to prepare before blessing him?
Answer: Savoury meat
Study note. Genesis 27:4 (KJV) — 'Make me savoury meat, such as I love.'
Lesson 6 · Genesis 25:30 (KJV)
What is Esau's other name, indicating his descendants?
Answer: Edom
Study note. Genesis 25:30 (KJV) — 'Therefore was his name called Edom.'
Lesson 7 · Genesis 33:4 (KJV)
When Jacob returned, how did Esau meet him?
Answer: He ran and embraced him
Study note. Genesis 33:4 (KJV) — 'Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him... and they wept.'
Lesson 8 · Genesis 32:6 (KJV)
How many men were with Esau when he came to meet Jacob?
Answer: 400
Study note. Genesis 32:6 (KJV) — 'Esau... cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.'
Lesson 9 · Genesis 36:8 (KJV)
What mountain did Esau dwell in?
Answer: Mount Seir
Study note. Genesis 36:8 (KJV) — 'Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.'
Lesson 10 · Hebrews 12:16 (KJV)
How does Hebrews describe Esau?
Answer: A profane person
Study note. Hebrews 12:16 (KJV) — 'Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does esau bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?