# Esau — Olney Hymns character guide

> Esau in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Esau, Esau Jacob

**First appearance:** 0010-8-esau

## Who they are

Jacob's elder brother, who sold his birthright for a meal, symbolizing profane disregard for spiritual things.

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