Strong’s H3881

לֵוִיִּי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Leviyiy

Pronunciation

lay-VEE

Definition

Levi

Meaning

a Levite

Usage

The name Levi is primarily used to refer to the third son of Jacob and Leah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites, descendants of Levi, were set apart for religious duties and temple service. The name Levi signifies being joined or attached, reflecting Leah's hope that Jacob would become more attached to her after Levi's birth (Genesis 29:34).

Bible references

Exodus 4:14;Exodus 6:25;Exodus 38:21;Leviticus 25:32;Leviticus 25:32;Leviticus 25:33;Leviticus 25:33;Numbers 1:47;Numbers 1:49;Numbers 1:50;Numbers 1:51;Numbers 1:51;Numbers 1:53;Numbers 1:53;Numbers 2:17;Numbers 2:33;Numbers 3:6;Numbers 3:9;Numbers 3:12;Numbers 3:12;Numbers 3:15;Numbers 3:17;Numbers 3:20;Numbers 3:32;Numbers 3:39