The meaning of “Λευΐ”
Understanding Leuḯ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (לֵוִי) Levi. - Levi, the name of three Israelites
Λευΐ
of Hebrew origin (לֵוִי) Levi. - Levi, the name of three Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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,” Word: Λευΐ (Leuḯ) | |
| 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,” Word: Λευΐ (Leuḯ) | |
| 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:” Word: Λευΐ (Leuḯ) | |
| Hebrews 7:9 | “And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.” Word: Λευΐ (Leuḯ) | |
| 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.” Word: Λευΐ (Leuḯ) |