Reu רְעוּ
Son of Peleg, ancestor of Abraham
Biography
Reu, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 11, 1 Chronicles 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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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 4 verses
- Genesis 11:18
"Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu."
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"Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of more sons and daughters."
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"Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug."
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"Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of more sons and daughters."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:25
"Eber, Peleg, Reu,"
Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:35
"the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רְעוּ | H7466 |
| Greek | Greek | Ῥαγαῦ | G4466 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)