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| − | Edom in the [[Bible]] is a name for Esau and his descendant nation. The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared due to the Jewish-Roman Wars. | + | Edom in the [[Bible]] is a name for [[Esau]] and his descendant nation. The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared due to the Jewish-Roman Wars. The Hebrew word 'Edom' (אדם or אדום) means 'red' or 'red stuff', and is a reference to the red stew that Esau asked of [[Jacob]] in exchange for Esau's birthright.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=25|verses=29-34|version=NIV}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:03, August 30, 2007
Edom in the Bible is a name for Esau and his descendant nation. The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared due to the Jewish-Roman Wars. The Hebrew word 'Edom' (אדם or אדום) means 'red' or 'red stuff', and is a reference to the red stew that Esau asked of Jacob in exchange for Esau's birthright.[1]
References
- ↑ Genesis 25:29-34 (NIV)