Ragau is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the New Testament. He is identified as an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the lineage that traces Jesus' descent through Joseph, His legal father. The name "Ragau" is found in the Gospel of Luke, which provides a detailed genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing His human ancestry and fulfilling the prophetic requirements for the Messiah.

Biblical References:

· Luke 3:35-36 : "the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech."

In this passage, Ragau is referred to as "Reu" in the Berean Standard Bible, which aligns with the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, underscoring His role as the Savior for all humanity, not just the Jewish people. Ragau, or Reu, is listed as the son of Peleg and the father of Serug, placing him in the post-Flood generations.

Historical and Theological Context:

Ragau's mention in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through successive generations. The genealogies in the Bible serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come. Ragau's inclusion in this lineage underscores the divine orchestration of history to bring about the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Genealogical Significance:

The genealogies in the Bible, including the one in Luke, are significant for several reasons. They establish Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, affirm His identity as the promised Seed of Abraham, and demonstrate the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. Ragau's place in this lineage connects him to the broader narrative of salvation history, illustrating the unfolding of God's plan through ordinary human lives.

Cultural and Linguistic Notes:

The name "Ragau" is a transliteration from the Greek text of the New Testament, which corresponds to the Hebrew name "Reu" found in the Old Testament genealogies (Genesis 11:18-21). The variations in spelling and pronunciation reflect the transmission of biblical texts through different languages and cultures over time.

Ragau's mention in the genealogy of Jesus serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all people in God's redemptive history. His life, though not detailed in Scripture, is part of the tapestry of individuals through whom God worked to bring about His purposes.Ragau

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one of the ancestors of our Lord, son of Peleg. (Luke 3:35) He is the same person with Reu, son of Peleg.

RAGAU

ra'-go (Rhagau (Westcott-Hort): the King James Version; Greek form of "Reu" (thus, the Revised Version (British and American)) (Luke 3:35).

RAGES; RAGAU

ra'-jez, ra'-go

1. Location:

("Rages," Tobit 1:14; 4:1, 20; 5:05; 6:9, 12; 9:02; "Ragau," Judith 1:5, 15; Rhagai, Rhaga, Rhage, Rhagau; in Darius' Behistun Inscriptions, II, 71, 72, Raga, a province; in Avesta, Vend. I, 15, Ragha, city and province; perhaps, "the excellent"): In Eastern Media, one forced march from Caspian Gates, 11 days' journey from Ecbatana, 5 1/2 miles South of present Tehran; the capital of the province of the same name, though by Ptolemy called Rhagiana.

2. History:

(1) Ancient.

A very ancient city, the traditional birthplace of Zoroaster (Zarathustra; Pahlavi Vendidad, Zad sparad XVI, 12, and Dabistan i Mazahib). In Yasna XIX, 18, of the Avesta, it is thus mentioned: "The Zoroastrian, four-chief-possessing Ragha, hers are the royal chiefs, both the house-chief, the village-chief, and the town-chief: Zoroaster is the fourth." In Vend. I, 15: "As the tenth, the best of both districts and cities, I, who am Ahura Mazda, did create Ragha, which possesses the three classes," i.e. fire-priests, charioteers, husbandmen. Later it was the religious center of magism. A large colony of captive Israelites settled there. Destroyed in Alexander's time, it was rebuilt by Seleucus Nicator (circa 300 B.C.), who named it Europos. Later, Arsaces restored it and named it Arsacia.

(2) Medieval.

In the early Middle Ages Ragha, then called Rai, was a great literary and often political center with a large population. It was the birthplace of Harun'al Rashid (763 A.D.). It was seized and plundered (1029 A.D.) by Sultan Machmud, but became Tughril's capital. In the Vis o Roman (circa 1048 A.D.) it is an important place, 10 days journey across the Kavir desert from Merv. It was a small provincial town in about 1220 A.D. It was sacked by Mongols in 1220 A.D. and entirely destroyed under Ghazan Khan circa 1295. A Zoroastrian community lived there in 1278 A.D., one of whom composed the Zardtusht-Namah. (3) Present Condition.

Near the ruins there now stands the village of Shah Abdu'l 'Acim, connected with Tehran by the only railway in Persia (opened in 1888).

LITERATURE

Ptolemy, Diodorus Siculus, Pliny, Strabo; Ibnu'l Athir, Jami'u t Tawarikh, Tarikh i Jahan-gusha Yaqut; Justi, Iranisches Namenbuch; E.G. Browne, Literary Hist of Persia; modern travelers.

W. St. Clair Tisdall

4466. Rhagau -- Reu, an ancestor of Christ
... an ancestor of Christ. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Rhagau Phonetic Spelling: (hrag-ow') Short Definition: Ragau, Reu Definition ...
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How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants.
... The son of Phaleg, whose father Was Heber, was Ragau; whose son was Serug, to whom
was born Nahor; his son was Terah, who was the father of Abraham, who ...
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The Book of Jubilees
... Phalek is division, "for in his days the sons of Noah began to divide the earth."
Ragev (= Reu or Ragau) is so named "because the sons of men have become evil ...
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Ragau (1 Occurrence)
...RAGAU. ra'-go (Rhagau (Westcott-Hort): the King James Version; Greek form of "Reu"
(thus, the Revised Version (British and American)) (Luke 3:35). RAGES; RAGAU. ...
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Rages (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia RAGES; RAGAU. ra'-jez, ra'-go 1. Location:
("Rages," Tobit 1:14; 4:1, 20; 5:05; 6:9, 12; 9:02; "Ragau...
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Rag

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Rage (43 Occurrences)

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Phalek (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Phalek (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:35 of Seruch,
of Ragau, of Phalek, of Eber, of Sala, (DBY). ...
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Phalec (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV). ...
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Saruch (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV). ...
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Seruch (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Seruch (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:35 of Seruch,
of Ragau, of Phalek, of Eber, of Sala, (DBY). ...
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Sala (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV DBY ...
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