Ra"ca (rA"ka), a. [Gr. "raka`, from Chaldee rEkA.]

A term of reproach used by the Jews of our Savior's time, meaning "worthless."

Whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council.
Matt. v. 22.

 

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