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Raca

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: R By: George A. Morrish

Matthew 5:22

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An Aramaic word signifying “worthless,” a term of great contempt (Matt. 5:22²²But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matthew 5:22)).

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