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Reuel(2)

Reuel in the Bible — Moses' father-in-law (EXO 2:18, NUM 10:29). Referenced in 8 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the shepherd or friend of God

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Gender
male
Scripture References
8 references
Known Names
5 names
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (5)

Reuelproper name
Hebrew
רְעוּאֵ֖ל
Transliteration
rəuel
Meaning
friend of G-d [El]
Greek
Ραγουηλ
Reference
EXO 2:18
Strong's
H7467
Jethroproper name
Hebrew
יִתְר֥וֹ
Transliteration
yitəro
Meaning
remainder
Greek
Ιοθορ
Reference
EXO 3:1
Strong's
H3503
Priest of Midiantitle
Hebrew
כֹּהֵ֣ן מִדְיָ֑ן
Transliteration
kohen midəyan
Meaning
priest of Midian
Greek
ερέως Μαδιαμ
Reference
EXO 3:1
Strong's
H3548, H4080
the Kenitetitle
Hebrew
הַקֵּינִ֔י
Transliteration
haqeyniy
Meaning
the Kenite
Greek
Καιναῖον
Reference
JDG 1:16
Strong's
H7017
Hobabproper name
Hebrew
חֹבָ֖ב
Transliteration
hovav
Meaning
beloved; [poss.] deceit
Greek
Ιωβαβ
Reference
JDG 4:11
Strong's
H2246

Family & Relationships (3)

father

Zipporah(EXO 2:21)
Hobab(NUM 10:29)

ancestor

Heber(JDG 4:11)

Notes

Reuel was a Kenite (JDG 1:16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Reuel in the Bible?

Reuel is described in the Bible as Moses' father-in-law (EXO 2:18, NUM 10:29).

What does the name Reuel mean?

The name Reuel means “the shepherd or friend of God” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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