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Edom (name) means the name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.

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The name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.

A region whose inhabitants, the Edomites, traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau.

Rome, the Roman Empire.

Christianity; Christendom, the Christian countries.

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Etymology

From Late Latin Edōm from Koine Greek Ἐδώμ (Edṓm) from Biblical Hebrew אֱדוֹם (ʾĔḏōm). The medieval Jewish use of Edom to refer to Christians referred to their view of Christianity as a heresy that originated from Judaism, comparing Christians to Esau as a relative who was hostile to Jacob (who represented the Jewish people). It originated from Jewish writings that compared the Roman authorities to Edom for their persecution of Jewish people, which was later applied to Christianity when the latter became the state religion of the Roman Empire.

Rhymes for edom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of edom?

"edom" (name) means the name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.

What are the different meanings of edom?

"edom" has 3 main meanings: 1. The name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible; 2. A region whose inhabitants, the Edomites, traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau; 3. Rome, the Roman Empire.