ῥακά

rhaka · /rhak-ah'/

Number

G4469

Language

Greek

Original word

ῥακά

Transliteration

rhaka

Pronunciation

rhak-ah'

KJV occurrences

1 verse

Definition

of Chaldee origin (compare 7386); O empty one, i.e. thou worthless (as a term of utter vilification):--Raca.

KJV: Raca

Root / derivation: of Chaldee origin (compare 7386)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ῥακά across 1 verse.

Raca1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 5:22

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Raca: that is, Vain fellow

Topics that use this word

Fraternity Judaism Law Murder Reviling and Reproaching

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4469 (rhaka) mean?

of Chaldee origin (compare 7386); O empty one, i.e. thou worthless (as a term of utter vilification):--Raca.

How many times does G4469 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4469 (ῥακά) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “Raca.”

How is rhaka translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4469 is rendered as “Raca” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ῥακά come from?

of Chaldee origin (compare 7386)