Reu, re'-u (Heb.)–leading to pasture; feeding a flock; shepherd; friend; companion.

Son of Peleg and father of Serug, descended from Shem (Gen. 11:18).

Meta. The cooperative feeling, the feeling of fellowship (friend, companion), unfolding in individual consciousness to a sense of loving, active responsibility for the welfare of others (leading to pasture, feeding a flock, shepherd).