ῥακά

rhakaNounG4469

fool

From: of Chaldee origin (compare H07386);

Short Definition

O empty one, i.e. thou worthless (as a term of utter vilification)

Full Lexicon Entry

usually taken to represent the Aram. רֵיקָא, a shortened form of H7386, " empty," as vocalized in the Galilæan dialect; an expression of contempt, raca.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun

Morphology A:N

DescriptionA:N

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 5:22

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