And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire" (verses 21-22).
2006-11-01 05:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by Andrea M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Raca is an Aramaic term meaning "empty-headed, good-for-nothing swine." The Jews used it as a word of contempt. It is derived from a root meaning "to spit."
2006-11-01 05:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by TY 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
raca, a Biblical term of Aramaic origin meaning vain, empty, worthless. It is only found in Matthew 5:22. The Jews used it as a word of contempt. It is derived from a root meaning "to spit."
2006-11-01 05:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"An unspeakable word of contempt" translates the Greek word raca, which is derived from Hebrew and means "empty-headed," "blockhead," "numskull."
2006-11-01 05:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The closest idea is, an unspeakable word of contempt.
2006-11-01 05:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) empty, i.e. a senseless, empty headed man
2) a term of reproach used among the Jews in the time of Christ
2006-11-01 05:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably somthing dumb like "idiot". The council must be the parental units!!
2006-11-01 05:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Lord of the Apocalypse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check a differnt translation
2006-11-01 05:47:10 · answer #7 · answered by joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋