Raca

Raca, [N] [E] [H]

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 )


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Raca,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.