Strong’s G3019

Λευίτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Leuités

Pronunciation

lay-oo-ee'-tace

Definition

Levite

Meaning

a Levite, properly a man of the tribe of Levi; hence: a priest's assistant, an under priest, as the members of that tribe were charged with this duty.

Usage

The term "Leuités" refers to a member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the New Testament, it is used to denote individuals who are descendants of Levi and who often served specific religious roles, particularly in the context of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Bible references

Luke 10:32;John 1:19;Acts 4:36