ROBOAM
Roboam is the Greek form of Rehoboam, the son and successor of Solomon. He is included in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew.
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Rock
A rock is solid stone, often used in Scripture as a picture of strength, refuge, permanence, and protection. God is called the Rock of his people, and the New Testament applies related imagery to Christ.
ROD
A rod is a branch, staff, instrument of correction, shepherd’s implement, royal scepter, or measuring stick. Scripture uses it both literally and symbolically for authority, discipline, guidance, and rule.
RODANIM
Rodanim is a textual form associated with the Dodanim of Genesis 10:4. The name is commonly connected with the inhabitants of Rhodes.
Roe
The roe was a gazelle or similar graceful antelope found in Palestine. Scripture associates it with beauty, swiftness, and grace, and lists it among animals permitted for food.
Roe, Roebuck
“Roe” or “roebuck” refers to a species of gazelle or antelope. It was valued as food and was celebrated in Scripture for its beauty, loveliness, and fleetness.
Rogelim
Rogelim was a town in Gilead and the residence of Barzillai. Barzillai came from there to support David during his flight from Absalom.
Roll
A roll was the usual form of an ancient book, made from a long sheet of papyrus or parchment wound around a stick. Biblical scrolls were commonly written in columns and unrolled for reading.
ROLL (SCROLL)
A roll or scroll was the usual book form in biblical times, made by writing on material wound around a rod. Scripture uses scrolls for written law, prophecy, records, and symbolic heavenly documents.
ROLLER
A roller was an old term for a broad bandage used in surgery. In Ezekiel 30:21 the word refers to a bandage rather than a rolling object.
Romamti-ezer
Romamti-ezer was a son of Heman and chief of the twenty-fourth division of singers appointed for temple service in David’s time.
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