Elder son of Isaac Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 15-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 2025 · 15-Down · 4 letters
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(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
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