◄ 3878. Levi ►
Lexicon Levi: Levi Original Word: לֵוִי Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Leviy Pronunciation: lay-VEE Phonetic Spelling: (lay-vee') Definition: Levi Meaning: Levi Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Levi From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob -- Levi. See also Leviy, Leviyiy. see HEBREW lavah see HEBREW Leviy see HEBREW Leviyiy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him NASB Translation Levi (65), Levi's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. לֵוִי proper name, masculine Levi (√ and meaning dubious; Genesis 29:34 (J) interpreted as joined, i. e. husband to wife; Numbers 18:2,4 (P; apparently in word-play) of Levites as joined to, attendant upon, Aaron; originally as attached to, accompanying Israel from Egypt, LagOr. ii. 20 f.; as attached to, attending upon the ark, BauPriest. 74; in this case I.לֵוִי would be derived from II. לֵוִי in priestly sense; HomA. u. A. 1890, 30 f. proposes Minaean לוא, lau'ân, priest, compare IdSüd-Arab. Chrest. 127; against all such views see KauSK 1890, 771 f. WeProl. ed. 5, 141; Hist. Israel 145 StaZAW i (1881), 112 ff. GrayProp. Names, p. 96, compare NöZMG xi (1886). 167, make לֵוִי name, of a people from לֵאָה (q. v.); compare a further suggestion WeSkizzen iii. 114) — ᵐ5 Λευ(ε)ι(ν); — 1. a. Levi, son of Jacob and Leah, as individual, Genesis 29:34; Genesis 34:25,30; Genesis 35:23; Genesis 49:5 (all J); Genesis 35:23; Genesis 46:11; Exodus 1:2; Exodus 6:16; Exodus 16:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 16:1 (all P); 1 Chronicles 21; 1 Chronicles 5:22; 1 Chronicles 6:1; 1 Chronicles 6:4; 1 Chronicles 6:23; 1 Chronicles 6:28; 1 Chronicles 6:32; 1 Chronicles 23:6; Ezra 8:18; so ׳בַּתלֿ [אֶתֿ] Exodus 2:1 (E), Numbers 26:59 (P). b. as head of a family of descendants, in phrase בֵּית לֵוִי Exodus 2:1 (E), and (with reference to tribe; late) Numbers 17:23, ׳מִשְׁמַּחַת בֵּית ל Zechariah 12:13. c. often ׳בְּנֵי(ֿ) ל Exodus 32:26,28 (E), Joshua 21:10 (P), ׳בְּנֵי(ֿ) ל with tribal reference Numbers 3:15; Numbers 4:2; Numbers 18:21 (charged with service of tabernacle, and hence to receive tithes; all P); as priests הַכֹּהֲנִים בְּנֵי לֵוִי Deuteronomy 21:5; Deuteronomy 31:9, compare Malachi 3:3, and ׳לֹא הָיוּ מִבְּנֵי ל 1 Kings 12:31; from the ׳בְּנֵי ל the Zadokites are selected as priests Ezekiel 40:46; according to 1 Chronicles 9:18; 1 Chronicles 23:24,27 ׳בְּנֵי ל are subordinate officials in temple (compare 1 Chronicles 23:28f.), compare 1 Chronicles 24:20; sharply distinguished from priests Ezra 8:15; Nehemiah 12:23 (compare Nehemiah 12:22); so also in later stratum of story of Korah's revolt Numbers 16:7,8,10 (P2). 2 as name of tribe, ׳שֵׁבֶט ל Deuteronomy 18:1 (priestly tribe), ׳מַטֵּה ל Numbers 1:49 (in charge of tabernacle), Numbers 3:6; Numbers 18:2 (ministers unto Aaron); לֵוִי alone = (tribe of) Levi Deuteronomy 27:12; Deuteronomy 33:8 (earlier poem), Numbers 26:58 (P), Ezekiel 48:31; Malachi 2:4 (priestly tribe, compare Malachi 2:1), 1 Chronicles 21:6; 1 Chronicles 27:17; ׳מַטֵּה ל =rod of (the tribe of) Levi Numbers 17:18 (P); also (no inheritance, because charged with service of tabernacle) Deuteronomy 10:9. [לֵוָי] name, of a people Levite (Biblical Hebrew לִוֵי); — plural emphatic לויא Kt, לְוָאֵי Qr (K§§ 61, 6); 52. d), Ezra 6:16,18; Ezra 7:13,24 (all + priests). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root לָוָה (lavah), meaning "to join" or "to attach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3017 (Λευί): This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew לֵוִי, used in the New Testament to refer to Levi, the son of Jacob, and the tribe of Levi. • G3018 (Λευίτης): This Greek term refers to a Levite, a member of the tribe of Levi, often used in the context of their religious duties and roles within the Jewish community. Usage: Levi is used in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the third son of Jacob and Leah. It is also the name of the tribe that descended from him, known for its priestly duties and religious functions in Israel. Context: • Levi as a Person: Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah, as recorded in Genesis 29:34. Leah named him Levi, expressing her hope that her husband Jacob would become more attached to her after bearing him three sons. Levi, along with his brother Simeon, is noted for his violent reaction against Shechem in Genesis 34, which later led to Jacob's rebuke in Genesis 49:5-7. • Tribe of Levi: The descendants of Levi formed the tribe of Levi, which held a unique position among the tribes of Israel. Unlike other tribes, the Levites were not allocated a specific territory in the Promised Land. Instead, they were given cities scattered throughout the other tribes' territories (Numbers 35:1-8). The Levites were set apart for religious duties, serving as priests and temple workers. The priestly line specifically descended from Levi's son Kohath, through Aaron, Moses' brother (Exodus 6:16-20). • Role in Israelite Worship: The Levites played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. They were responsible for the care and transport of the Tabernacle during the wilderness wanderings (Numbers 1:50-53). Later, they served in the Temple in Jerusalem, assisting the priests in various rituals and maintaining the sacred space (1 Chronicles 23:28-32). • Significance in Biblical History: The tribe of Levi's dedication to religious service is highlighted in several key biblical events. For instance, during the incident of the golden calf, the Levites rallied to Moses' side, demonstrating their loyalty to God (Exodus 32:25-29). This act further solidified their role as the tribe set apart for divine service. Forms and Transliterations הַ֭לֵּוִי הַלֵּוִ֔י הַלֵּוִ֖י הַלֵּוִ֗י הַלֵּוִֽי׃ הלוי הלוי׃ וְלֵוִ֖י וְלֵוִ֜י וְלֵוִ֣י וְלֵוִי֙ וּלְלֵוִ֣י ולוי וללוי לְלֵוִ֖י לֵוִ֑י לֵוִ֔י לֵוִ֖י לֵוִ֛י לֵוִ֜י לֵוִ֣י לֵוִֽי׃ לֵוִי֒ לֵוִי֙ לֵוִי֩ לֵוִי֮ לוי לוי׃ ללוי hal·lê·wî halleVi hallêwî lə·lê·wî lê·wî leleVi ləlêwî leVi lêwî ū·lə·lê·wî uleleVi ūləlêwî veleVi wə·lê·wî wəlêwî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 29:34 HEB: קָרָֽא־ שְׁמ֖וֹ לֵוִֽי׃ NAS: Therefore he was named Levi. KJV: therefore was his name called Levi. INT: called was his name Levi Genesis 34:25 HEB: יַ֠עֲקֹב שִׁמְע֨וֹן וְלֵוִ֜י אֲחֵ֤י דִינָה֙ NAS: Simeon and Levi, Dinah's KJV: Simeon and Levi, Dinah's INT: of Jacob's Simeon and Levi brothers Dinah's Genesis 34:30 HEB: שִׁמְע֣וֹן וְאֶל־ לֵוִי֮ עֲכַרְתֶּ֣ם אֹתִי֒ NAS: to Simeon and Levi, You have brought trouble KJV: to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled INT: Simeon and Levi have brought making Genesis 35:23 HEB: רְאוּבֵ֑ן וְשִׁמְעוֹן֙ וְלֵוִ֣י וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה וְיִשָּׂשכָ֖ר NAS: then Simeon and Levi and Judah KJV: and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, INT: Reuben Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar Genesis 46:11 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י לֵוִ֑י גֵּרְשׁ֕וֹן קְהָ֖ת NAS: The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, KJV: And the sons of Levi; Gershon, INT: the sons of Levi Gershon Kohath Genesis 49:5 HEB: שִׁמְע֥וֹן וְלֵוִ֖י אַחִ֑ים כְּלֵ֥י NAS: Simeon and Levi are brothers; KJV: Simeon and Levi [are] brethren; INT: Simeon and Levi are brothers are implements Exodus 1:2 HEB: רְאוּבֵ֣ן שִׁמְע֔וֹן לֵוִ֖י וִיהוּדָֽה׃ NAS: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; KJV: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, INT: Reuben Simeon Levi and Judah Exodus 2:1 HEB: אִ֖ישׁ מִבֵּ֣ית לֵוִ֑י וַיִּקַּ֖ח אֶת־ NAS: from the house of Levi went KJV: of the house of Levi, and took INT: man the house of Levi and married A daughter Exodus 2:1 HEB: אֶת־ בַּת־ לֵוִֽי׃ NAS: and married a daughter of Levi. KJV: and took [to wife] a daughter of Levi. INT: and married A daughter of Levi Exodus 6:16 HEB: שְׁמ֤וֹת בְּנֵֽי־ לֵוִי֙ לְתֹ֣לְדֹתָ֔ם גֵּרְשׁ֕וֹן NAS: of the sons of Levi according to their generations: KJV: of the sons of Levi according to their generations; INT: are the names of the sons of Levi to their generations Gershon Exodus 6:16 HEB: וּשְׁנֵי֙ חַיֵּ֣י לֵוִ֔י שֶׁ֧בַע וּשְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים NAS: and the length of Levi's life KJV: of the life of Levi [were] an hundred INT: and the length of the life of Levi's and seven thirty Exodus 6:19 HEB: אֵ֛לֶּה מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הַלֵּוִ֖י לְתֹלְדֹתָֽם׃ KJV: these [are] the families of Levi according to their generations. INT: These are the families of Levi to their generations Exodus 32:26 HEB: כָּל־ בְּנֵ֥י לֵוִֽי׃ NAS: the sons of Levi gathered KJV: side? [let him come] unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered INT: all the sons of Levi Exodus 32:28 HEB: וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֥וּ בְנֵֽי־ לֵוִ֖י כִּדְבַ֣ר מֹשֶׁ֑ה NAS: So the sons of Levi did as Moses KJV: And the children of Levi did INT: did the sons of Levi instructed Moses Numbers 16:1 HEB: קְהָ֖ת בֶּן־ לֵוִ֑י וְדָתָ֨ן וַאֲבִירָ֜ם NAS: the son of Levi, with Dathan KJV: the son of Levi, and Dathan INT: of Kohath the son of Levi Dathan and Abiram Numbers 16:7 HEB: לָכֶ֖ם בְּנֵ֥י לֵוִֽי׃ NAS: you sons of Levi! KJV: upon you, ye sons of Levi. INT: far sons of Levi Numbers 16:8 HEB: נָ֖א בְּנֵ֥י לֵוִֽי׃ NAS: now, you sons of Levi, KJV: Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: INT: now sons of Levi Numbers 16:10 HEB: אַחֶ֥יךָ בְנֵי־ לֵוִ֖י אִתָּ֑ךְ וּבִקַּשְׁתֶּ֖ם NAS: sons of Levi, with you? And are you seeking KJV: the sons of Levi with thee: and seek INT: your brothers sons of Levi for seeking Numbers 17:3 HEB: עַל־ מַטֵּ֣ה לֵוִ֑י כִּ֚י מַטֶּ֣ה NAS: on the rod of Levi; for there is one KJV: name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod INT: on the rod of Levi for rod Numbers 17:8 HEB: אַהֲרֹ֖ן לְבֵ֣ית לֵוִ֑י וַיֹּ֤צֵֽא פֶ֙רַח֙ NAS: for the house of Levi had sprouted KJV: for the house of Levi was budded, INT: of Aaron the house of Levi and put buds Numbers 18:2 HEB: אַחֶיךָ֩ מַטֵּ֨ה לֵוִ֜י שֵׁ֤בֶט אָבִ֙יךָ֙ NAS: the tribe of Levi, the tribe KJV: also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe INT: your brothers the tribe of Levi the tribe of your father Numbers 18:21 HEB: וְלִבְנֵ֣י לֵוִ֔י הִנֵּ֥ה נָתַ֛תִּי NAS: To the sons of Levi, behold, KJV: the children of Levi all the tenth INT: to the sons of Levi behold have given Numbers 26:59 HEB: יוֹכֶ֙בֶד֙ בַּת־ לֵוִ֔י אֲשֶׁ֨ר יָלְדָ֥ה NAS: the daughter of Levi, who KJV: the daughter of Levi, whom [her mother] bare INT: was Jochebed the daughter of Levi who was born Numbers 26:59 HEB: יָלְדָ֥ה אֹתָ֛הּ לְלֵוִ֖י בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם וַתֵּ֣לֶד NAS: was born to Levi in Egypt; KJV: whom [her mother] bare to Levi in Egypt: INT: who was born to Levi Egypt bore Deuteronomy 10:8 HEB: אֶת־ שֵׁ֣בֶט הַלֵּוִ֔י לָשֵׂ֖את אֶת־ NAS: the tribe of Levi to carry KJV: the tribe of Levi, to bear INT: the LORD the tribe of Levi to carry the ark 58 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3878 58 Occurrences hal·lê·wî — 9 Occ. lə·lê·wî — 1 Occ. lê·wî — 42 Occ. ū·lə·lê·wî — 1 Occ. wə·lê·wî — 5 Occ.