Raca
Raca is an Aramaic term of contempt, meaning "empty-headed" or "foolish," which Jesus warned against using to insult others, equating it with murder.
The name Raca means “worthless; good-for-nothing”
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Summary
Title of disrespect; called Raca (ῥακά).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ῥακάRaca
Mentions
- But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.