The meaning of “Λευΐ”

Understanding Leuḯ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

Λευΐ

Phoneticlyoo'-ee

TransliterationLeuḯ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (לֵוִי) Levi. - Levi, the name of three Israelites

Scripture References

5 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 3:24	“Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,”
Luke 3:29	“Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,”
Hebrews 7:5	“And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:”
Hebrews 7:9	“And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.”
Revelation 7:7	“Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke2

Hebrews2

Revelation1

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