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Raguel, Or Reuel

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Raguel, or Reuel, means “friend of God.” The name is used for several Old Testament persons, including Moses’ father-in-law and a son of Esau.

Definition

Raguel, or Reuel, is a personal name meaning “friend of God.” The supplied material associates the name with more than one Old Testament person, including Moses’ father-in-law and a son of Esau.

Biblical Usage

The name occurs in connection with Old Testament genealogical and family records, including the person associated with Moses’ marriage and a descendant of Esau.

Scripture References

Tob 3:7   Tob 3:17  

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(friend of God).
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