How does calling someone an "idiot" make one bound for Gehenna?

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                          How does calling someone an "idiot" make one bound for Gehenna? I'm sure there is something of translation, meaning, or ancient culture to be considered here.

> ...and whoever says, You cursed fool! [You empty-headed **idiot**!] shall
> be liable to and unable to escape the hell (Gehenna) of fire.
> 
> Matthew 5:22 (Amplified Bible) 

 - Is this a point lost in translation? 
 - What point was Jesus making when he said this?
                        

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May 14, 2014, 05:55 PM
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How does calling someone an "idiot" make one bound for Gehenna?

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