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Esau

"Hairy; rough"

Genesis 25:25

Who they were

The elder twin brother of Jacob who sold his birthright for a bowl of stew. His story explores impulsiveness, reconciliation, and grace.

Themes

complexityreconciliationhumanity

Read their story

Esau's story begins in Genesis.

The full passage is at Genesis 25:25. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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