In the biblical context, the term "hairy" is often used to describe individuals or animals with a significant amount of hair or fur. This characteristic can carry various symbolic meanings and implications throughout the Scriptures.

Esau:

One of the most notable references to "hairy" in the Bible is the description of Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah. In Genesis 25:25, Esau is described at birth: "The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau." This physical trait of being hairy distinguished Esau from his twin brother, Jacob, and played a role in the narrative of their lives. Esau's hairy appearance is later used by Jacob and Rebekah to deceive Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing intended for Esau (Genesis 27:11-23).

Symbolism and Cultural Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern culture, being hairy could symbolize strength and virility. Esau, as a hunter and a man of the field, embodied these traits, contrasting with Jacob, who was described as a "quiet man, dwelling in tents" (Genesis 25:27). The distinction between the brothers is not only physical but also symbolic of their differing roles and destinies within the biblical narrative.

Levitical Law:

The Levitical laws also make mention of hair in various contexts, though not specifically using the term "hairy." For instance, in Leviticus 13, the laws concerning leprosy include instructions for examining hair on the skin to determine cleanliness or uncleanliness. While not directly related to being hairy, these laws reflect the importance of hair in ritual purity and health assessments.

Prophetic Imagery:

In prophetic literature, hair can be used metaphorically. For example, in Daniel 7:9, the Ancient of Days is described with "hair like pure wool," symbolizing purity and wisdom. While this does not directly relate to the term "hairy," it underscores the significance of hair in conveying deeper spiritual truths.

John the Baptist:

In the New Testament, John the Baptist is described as wearing "a garment of camel’s hair" (Matthew 3:4), which may evoke the image of a rugged, ascetic prophet reminiscent of Elijah. This description highlights John's role as a forerunner to Christ, living a life set apart from societal norms.

Conclusion:

The concept of being "hairy" in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing physical descriptions, cultural symbolism, and spiritual metaphors. Whether describing individuals like Esau or serving as part of prophetic imagery, hair and its characteristics play a significant role in the biblical narrative, reflecting deeper themes of identity, destiny, and divine purpose.(a.) Bearing or covered with hair; made of or resembling hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; hirsute.5155. trichinos -- of hair
... Word Origin from thrix Definition of hair NASB Word Usage hair (1). of hair. From
thrix; hairy, ie Made of hair (mohair) -- of hair. see GREEK thrix. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5155.htm - 6k8163a. sair -- hairy
... hairy. Transliteration: sair or sair Short Definition: hairy. Word Origin from the
same as sear Definition hairy NASB Word Usage hairy (3), shaggy (2). ...
/hebrew/8163a.htm - 5k

8163. sa'iyr -- hairy
sa'iyr. 8162, 8163. sa'iyr. 8163a . hairy. Transliteration: sa'iyr Phonetic
Spelling: (saw-eer') Short Definition: devil. devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr ...
/hebrew/8163.htm - 5k

8181. sear -- hair
... Definition: hair. Word Origin from an unused word Definition hair NASB Word
Usage hair (23), hairs (1), hairy (4). hairy, rough. Or sa ...
/hebrew/8181.htm - 6k

1167. baal -- owner, lord
... bird, captain, chief man, + confederate, + have to do, + dreamer, those to whom
it is due, + furious, those that are given to it, great, + hairy, he that hath ...
/hebrew/1167.htm - 6k

The Oubit {260}
... It was an hairy oubit, sae proud he crept alang, A feckless hairy oubit, and merrily
he sang" 'My Minnie bad me bide at hame until I won my wings; I show her ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the oubit 260.htm

Concerning the Sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob; of their Nativity ...
... Accordingly she, in a little time, as God had foretold, bare twins; the elder of
whom, from his head to his feet, was very rough and hairy; but the younger ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 18 concerning the sons.htm

How Jacob Deceived his Father
... to him, that he may eat, so that he may bless you before he dies." But Jacob said
to Rebekah his mother, "You know that my brother Esau is a hairy man, while I ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/how jacob deceived his father.htm

Of the Monk's Girdle.
... "An hairy man," they said, "and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins;"
and by this dress the king at once saw that it was the man of God, and said ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter i of the monks.htm

The Plagues
... cave; that slender lines of white daylight sifted through the interstices of a door;
that a lamp was burning somewhere behind a screen; that a hairy thing sat ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxix the plagues.htm

Chapter xxv
... in her womb. And the first one came forth red, all over like a hairy garment,
and they called his name Esau (Hairy). Next his brother ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxv.htm

The Story of St. Ursula
... earth ever saw. She came into the world wrapped in a hairy mantle, and all
men wondered greatly what this might mean. Then the King ...
//christianbookshelf.org/ruskin/saint ursula/i the story of st.htm

Elijah --Passionate in Prayer
... And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather
about his loins. And the King said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.". ...
/.../whyte/lord teach us to pray/vi elijahpassionate in prayer.htm

Hymn for those who Fast
... For him the hairy skins of beasts Furnished a raiment rude and wild, As forth into
the lonely waste He fared, an unbefriended child, Who dwelt apart, lest he ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/vii hymn for those who.htm

The Schoolboy of Madaura
... Little asses, turned loose, save themselves at a gallop towards the tents of the
nomads, spread out, black and hairy, like immense bats on the whiteness of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/v the schoolboy of madaura.htm

Hairy (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hairy (7 Occurrences). Genesis 25:25 The first came
out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau. ...
/h/hairy.htm - 8k

Esau (89 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hairy, Rebekah's first-born twin son (Genesis 25:25). ... ESAU.
e'-so (`esaw, "hairy"; Esau): Son of Isaac, twin brother of Jacob. ...
/e/esau.htm - 41k

Goat (92 Occurrences)
... Its flesh was a delicacy among the Hebrews (Genesis 27:9, 14, 17; Judges 6:19).
(4.) Hebrews sa'ir, meaning the "shaggy," a hairy goat, a he-goat (2 Chronicles ...
/g/goat.htm - 48k

Mantle (35 Occurrences)
... 'Addereth twice occurs with the epithet "hairy" (Genesis 25:25; Zechariah 13:4,
RV). ... Genesis 25:25 And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment. ...
/m/mantle.htm - 21k

Down (12601 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Fine, soft, hairy outgrowth from the skin or
surface of animals or plants, not matted and fleecy like wool. ...
/d/down.htm - 9k

Satyr
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hairy one. Mentioned in Greek mythology as a creature
composed of a man and a goat, supposed to inhabit wild and desolate regions. ...
/s/satyr.htm - 12k

Hairs (21 Occurrences)

/h/hairs.htm - 12k

Hair (135 Occurrences)
... Elijah is called a "hairy man" (2 Kings 1:8) from his flowing locks, or
more probably from the shaggy cloak of hair which he wore. ...
/h/hair.htm - 60k

Skin (115 Occurrences)
... eg water, milk, butter, cheese. The hairy inside was not considered as
in any way injurious to the contents. Only in the case of ...
/s/skin.htm - 44k

Javan (12 Occurrences)
... Daniel 8:21 And the young he-goat, the hairy one, 'is' the king of Javan; and the
great horn that 'is' between its eyes is the first king; (YLT). ...
/j/javan.htm - 12k

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