Definitions

1. proper noun

the firstborn son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible, who was sold by his brother Jacob into slavery for his birthright.

“In the biblical story of Isaac and Rebekah, Esau is portrayed as a hunter and a rough, outdoor man.”

2. noun

one of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah in the Hebrew Bible, known for his red hair and his association with the land of Edom.

“The Bible describes Esau as a man of the fields, living in the land of Seir.”