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What was the relationship between Rebekah and Esau?

Rebekah was the mother of Esau. She gave birth to him together with Jacob, his twin. Genesis 25:24-25

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Genesis 25:24

And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.

Genesis 25:25

He that came forth first was red, and hairy like a skin: and his name was called Esau. Immediately the other coming forth, held his brother’s foot in his hand, and therefore he was called Jacob.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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