Matthew 5:22

New Testament • 20 words with Strong's data

"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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But I

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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unto you That

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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is

אָנַף

ʼânaph

H599

to breathe hard, i.e. be enraged

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with his

אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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חוּץ

chûwts

H2351

properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors

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a

רִיב

rîyb

H7379

a contest (personal or legal)

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shall be in

ἔνοχος

énochos

G1777

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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of the

מִשְׁפָּט

mishpâṭ

H4941

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind...

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and

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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shall

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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to his

אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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ῥακά

rhaká

G4469

O empty one, i.e. thou worthless (as a term of utter vilification)

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shall be in

ἔνοχος

énochos

G1777

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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of the

רִגְמָה

rigmâh

H7277

a pile (of stones), i.e. (figuratively) a throng

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but

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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shall

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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Thou

כְּסִיל

kᵉçîyl

H3684

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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shall be in

ἔνοχος

énochos

G1777

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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of

שְׁאוֹל

shᵉʼôwl

H7585

Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates

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אֵשׁ

ʼêsh

H784

fire (literally or figuratively)

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Key Terms in This Verse

Raca G4469

ῥακά rhaká

O empty one, i.e. thou worthless (as a term of utter vilification)

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danger G1777

ἔνοχος énochos

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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danger G1777

ἔνοχος énochos

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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danger G1777

ἔνοχος énochos

liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)

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council H7277

רִגְמָה rigmâh

a pile (of stones), i.e. (figuratively) a throng

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angry H599

אָנַף ʼânaph

to breathe hard, i.e. be enraged

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hell H7585

שְׁאוֹל shᵉʼôwl

Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates

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fool H3684

כְּסִיל kᵉçîyl

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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whosoever H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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whosoever H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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Cross References

James 3:6 cross-reference

And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

Titus 3:2 cross-reference

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Matthew 10:28 cross-reference

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 18:35 cross-reference

So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

1 Peter 3:9 cross-reference

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:10 cross-reference

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

1 Peter 2:23 cross-reference

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Psalm 109:3 cross-reference

They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

Matthew 18:21 cross-reference

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Psalm 37:8 cross-reference

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Acts 17:18 cross-reference

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he pre...

Jude 1:9 cross-reference

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 cross-reference

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Mark 14:55 cross-reference

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Matthew 26:59 cross-reference

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

John 11:47 cross-reference

Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

Deuteronomy 15:11 cross-reference

For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

Proverbs 14:16 cross-reference

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Genesis 37:4 cross-reference

And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.

Acts 7:37 cross-reference

This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.

Matthew 5:34 cross-reference

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

Matthew 5:44 cross-reference

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Obadiah 1:10 cross-reference

For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.

Psalm 7:4 cross-reference

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)

Luke 12:5 cross-reference

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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