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Levi, Levite, Levites, Levitical

Definition:

Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, or Israel. The term "Levite" refers to a person who is a member of the Israelite tribe whose ancestor was Levi.

  • The Levites were responsible for taking care of the temple and conducting religious rituals, including offering sacrifices and prayers.
  • All Jewish priests were Levites, descended from Levi and part of the tribe of Levi. (Not all Levites were priests, however.)
  • The Levite priests were set apart and dedicated for the special work of serving God in the temple.
  • Two other men named "Levi" were ancestors of Jesus, and their names are in the genealogy in the gospel of Luke.
  • Jesus' disciple Matthew was also called Levi.

(See also: Matthew, priest, sacrifice, temple, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H3878, H3879, H3881, G3017, G3018, G3019, G3020