Esau (sources)

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Survey of ancient sources on Esau

Overview

Early Christian sources

Romans

Rom.9.13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

Hebrews

Heb.11.20 By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau.

Heb.12.16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.