This word comes from the name of Levi.
Definition
(Aramaic) corresponding to H3880
Traditional renderings: Levite.
Traditional renderings: Levite.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders לֵוָי:
- καίkai“and”always
Glossary entries
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Ezra 6:16וְלֵוָיֵ֜א · the LevitesThen the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.
- Ezra 6:18וְלֵוָיֵא֙ · and the LevitesThey also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.
- Ezra 7:13וְלֵוָיֵ֗א · and LevitesI hereby decree that any volunteers among the Israelites in my kingdom, including the priests and Levites, may go up with you to Jerusalem.
- Ezra 7:24וְ֠לֵוָיֵא · LevitesAnd be advised that you have no authority to impose tribute, duty, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.