Raca
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Noun formed from the adjective "reḳ" (="empty"), and applied to a person without education and devoid of morals (comp. Jdg 11:3). It has also been suggested that it is derived from a root meaning "to spit".
In Mt 5:22 it is used it as an expression of contempt.
The noun also occurs several times in the Talmud; e.g., Ta'an. 20b; Ber. 22a. 33b; Giṭ. 58a; B. B. 75a; Pesiḳ. R. 28 (ed. Friedmann, p. 54a).
The plural "reḳaya" is found in Ecclesiastes Rabbah.
This entry includes text from the Jewish Encyclopedia, 1906.
This entry includes text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897.
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