Chaldee reeiqua, "worthless, vain man" (James 2:20; Judges 9:4; Judges 11:3). Expressing contempt of one as at once despicable and worthless; three degrees of angry bitterness, and of corresponding punishment, are described Matthew 5:22.
Bibliography Information Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Raca' Fausset's Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.