4466. Rhagau

Lexicon

Rhagau: Reu

Original Word: Ῥαγαύ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Rhagau
Pronunciation: hrag-ow'
Phonetic Spelling: (hrag-ow')
Definition: Reu
Meaning: Ragau (or Reu), an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ragau.

Of Hebrew origin (r'uw); Ragau (i.e. Reu), a patriarch -- Ragau.

see HEBREW r'uw

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Reu
Definition
Reu, an ancestor of Christ
NASB Translation
Reu (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4466: Ραγαυ

Ραγαυ (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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The name Ῥαγαύ is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name רְעוּ (Reu).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry for Ῥαγαύ is Strong's Hebrew 7466, רְעוּ (Reu), which appears in the genealogical records of Genesis 11:18-21.

Usage: The name Ῥαγαύ appears in the genealogical record of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel of Luke.

Context: • Ῥαγαύ (Ragau) is mentioned in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Specifically, it appears in Luke 3:35, where it is listed as an ancestor of Jesus. The genealogy in Luke traces the lineage of Jesus through his earthly father, Joseph, back to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity.
• In the context of Luke 3:35, Ragau is identified as the son of Peleg and the father of Serug. This placement aligns with the genealogical records found in the Old Testament, specifically in Genesis 11:18-21, where Reu is listed in the genealogical line from Shem to Abraham.
• The inclusion of Ragau in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations, ultimately culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ. This genealogical record serves to affirm Jesus' rightful place in the line of David and Abraham, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's lineage.
• The name Ragau, like many in biblical genealogies, serves as a testament to the historical and theological significance of ancestry in the biblical narrative, underscoring the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior would come.

Forms and Transliterations

Ραγαυ Ῥαγαύ Ῥαγαὺ ράδαμνος Ragau Rhagau Rhagaú

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:35 N
GRK: Σερούχ τοῦ Ῥαγαύ τοῦ Φάλεκ
NAS: the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Saruch, which was [the son] of Ragau, which was [the son] of Phalec,
INT: of Serug of Reu of Peleg

Strong's Greek 4466
1 Occurrence

Ῥαγαύ — 1 Occ.