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esau

/ˈiː.sɔː/

翻译: 以扫,《圣经·旧约》中以撒的长子,为了一碗红豆汤把长子的名分卖给了双胞胎弟弟雅各。

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noun

/ˈiː.sɔː/C1formal
  • zh以扫,《圣经·旧约》中以撒的长子,为了一碗红豆汤把长子的名分卖给了双胞胎弟弟雅各。

A proper noun referring to the eldest son of Isaac in the Old Testament, who sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a meal of stew.

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  1. Biblical figureB2formal

    In the Old Testament, the eldest son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, who sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal.

    zh圣经人物

    • Esau was a skilled hunter and his father's favorite.
    • The story of Esau selling his birthright is a famous biblical tale.
    • Jacob tricked Isaac into giving him the blessing meant for Esau.
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  • esaus plural form
  • esaus' possessive plural form
  • esau's possessive singular form