Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Reu was the son of Peleg and an ancestor of Abraham, living to the age of 239 years.
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Also known as Ragau
Reu, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 11, 1Chronicles 1, and Luke 3, was the son of Peleg and an ancestor of Abraham. He was born when Peleg was 30 years old (Gen.11.18) and lived for a total of 239 years (Gen.11.20-21). Reu fathered Serug at the age of 32 and lived an additional 207 years, having other sons and daughters (Gen.11.19-21). He is listed as one of the descendants of Shem, the son of Noah, and is part of the lineage that traces from Adam to Abraham, and ultimately to Jesus Christ (Luk.3.35). The name Reu means "friend" or "associate" in Hebrew. His inclusion in the genealogies emphasizes the continuity of the godly line from which the Messiah would eventually come.
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(friend), son of Peleg, in the line of Abraham’s ancestors. (Genesis 11:18,19,20,21; 1 Chronicles 1:25) (B.C. about 2213.)
his friend; his shepherd
REU (friend), a patriarch in the line of Abraham's ancestors. Gen 11:18-21; 1 Chr 1:25.
REU (friend), a patriarch in the line of Abraham's ancestors. Gen 11:18-21; 1 Chr 1:25.
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6 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7466
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu.
And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.
And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
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