Raca

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Raca: a term of reproach derived from the Chaldee reka , worthless. ("Raca denotes a certain looseness of life and manners, while 'fool,' in the same passage, means a downright wicked and reprobate person.") (Matthew 5:22)

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