Berean Strong's Lexicon Rhagau: Reu Original Word: Ῥαγαύ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name רְעוּ (Reu) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H7466 - רְעוּ (Reu) Usage: Rhagau is a proper noun used in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. It refers to an ancestor of Jesus, specifically mentioned in the lineage that traces back to the patriarchs. The name is used to connect Jesus to the promises given to the patriarchs, emphasizing His rightful place in the line of David and Abraham. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and legitimacy. They were particularly important for the Messiah, who was prophesied to come from the line of David. The inclusion of Rhagau in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. This reflects the Jewish emphasis on lineage and the fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Reu Definition Reu, an ancestor of Christ NASB Translation Reu (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4466: ΡαγαυΡαγαυ (so WH) or Ραγαυ (R G L T Tr) (רְעוּ (i. e. 'friend'), Genesis 11:18), ὁ, Ragau (A. V. Reu; (once Rehu)), one of the ancestors of Abraham: Luke 3:35. (B. D. American edition under the word Reu.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ragau. Of Hebrew origin (r'uw); Ragau (i.e. Reu), a patriarch -- Ragau. see HEBREW r'uw Forms and Transliterations Ραγαυ Ῥαγαύ Ῥαγαὺ ράδαμνος Ragau Rhagau RhagaúLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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