Bible Dictionary
Ragau
Ragau is the Greek form of Reu, a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke’s genealogy.
Definition
Ragau is the Greek form of Reu, a son of Peleg and an ancestor in the line leading to Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Ragau appears in Luke’s genealogy as one of the ancestors of the Lord.
Historical Background
The Revised Version gives the Hebrew-related form Reu instead of the Greek form Ragau.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
one of the ancestors of our Lord, son of Peleg. (Luke 3:35) He is the same person with Reu, son of Peleg.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ra'-go (Rhagau (Westcott-Hort): the King James Version; Greek form of "Reu" (thus, the Revised Version (British and American)) (Lu 3:35).</p>