What does Edom mean?

Edom is a biblical term that refers to both a historical region and a people descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. The name Edom means "red" in Hebrew, which is associated with the red stew that Esau famously traded his birthright for. The Edomites, who inhabited the region south of the Dead Sea, are often mentioned in The Bible in relation to their conflicts with the Israelites. The term is also symbolic of enmity and rivalry in biblical narratives.