raca Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
raca in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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."
raca in Smith's Bible Dictionary
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.") #Mt 5:22|
raca in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
RA'CA (worthless), a term of contempt. Matt 5:22.
raca in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Chaldee reeiqua, "worthless, vain man" (James 2:20; Judges 9:4; Judges 11:3). Expressing contempt of one as at once despicable and worthless; three degrees of angry bitterness, and of corresponding punishment, are described Matthew 5:22.