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Meaning of RACA

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ra"ca\, a. [Gr. ?, from Chaldee r[=e]k[=a].]
A term of reproach used by the Jews of our Savior's time,
meaning ``worthless.''
      Whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in
      danger of the council.                   --Matt. v. 22.
 
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Easton Bible Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

vain, empty, worthless, only found in Matt. 5:22. The Jews used it as a word of contempt. It is derived from a root meaning "to spit."

 
Glossary
 
 Definition:  worthless; good-for-nothing
 

 

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