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ῥακά

Word data

• Strongs: G44690

• Alternate spellings:

(T, ῥαχά),

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 1

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

raca;

Explanation:

Citations:

usually taken to represent the Aram. רֵיקָא, a shortened form of רֵיקָן, "empty," as vocalized in the Galilæan dialect; an expression of contempt, raca: [Mt 5:22](Mat 5:22) (cf. DB, iv, 191 f.; and for other explanations, v. Zorell, s.v.).†