עֵשָֽׂו
𐤏𐤔𐤅
Esav
Esau
Proper noun: Esav, the elder twin son of Yitzhak (Isaac) and Rivkah (Rebekah), and brother of Yaakov (Jacob); founding ancestor of the Edomite people. In biblical narrative, the name also denotes the nation descended from him (the Edomites) in certain contexts. The term is used both personally and collectively, most frequently designating Yitzhak's son and, by extension, his lineage.
Genesis 36:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H6215
| Lemma | עֵשָׂו |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔𐤅 |
| Transliteration | Esav |
| Strong's | H6215 |
| Definition | Proper noun: Esav, the elder twin son of Yitzhak (Isaac) and Rivkah (Rebekah), and brother of Yaakov (Jacob); founding ancestor of the Edomite people. In biblical narrative, the name also denotes the nation descended from him (the Edomites) in certain contexts. The term is used both personally and collectively, most frequently designating Yitzhak's son and, by extension, his lineage. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Esau |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6215-01
Esav
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper name designating the individual Esav, son of Yitzhak, and by extension his lineage. As a proper noun, it is best rendered by transliteration rather than by attempting a speculative root-based gloss. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Esav
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Esav |
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