Esau
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In the Torah, Amalek refers to descendants of Esau who are known as the Israelites’ sworn enemy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
The study of society emerged like Jacob after Esau, clutching the heel of the “secular study of something called religion.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Better known as "ouma", or grandmother, Esau is determined to keep N|uu alive.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
Esau has two living sisters but they do not speak N|uu, and she does not know anyone else who does, save the family members and children to whom she has taught some words and phrases.
From Reuters • May 11, 2023
No, even the Bible said that Isaac had favored Esau.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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