3017. Leui

Lexicon

Leui: Levi

Original Word: Λευί
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Leui
Pronunciation: lay-OO-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (lyoo'-ee)
Definition: Levi
Meaning: (Hebrew), Levi, (a) an ancestor of Jesus, (b) another ancestor of Jesus, (c) third son of Jacob, the patriarch, and founder of a tribe named after him, (d) son of Alphaeus, and called Matthew, a revenue officer and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Levi.

Of Hebrew origin (Leviy); Levi, the name of three Israelites -- Levi. Compare Leuis.

see GREEK Leuis

see HEBREW Leviy

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Levi
Definition
Levi, the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Levi (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3017: Λευί

Λευί and Λευίς (T Tr (yet see below) WH Λευεις (but Lachmann Λευίς; see εἰ, ἰ)), genitive Λευί (T Tr WH Λευει), accusative Λευίν (T WH Λεύειν, so Tr except in Mark 2:14) (Buttmann, 21 (19); Winer's Grammar, § 10, 1), ὁ (Hebrew לֵוִי a joining, from לָוָה, cf. Genesis 29:34), Levi;

1. the third son of the patriarch Jacob by his wife Leah, the founder of the tribe of Israelites which bears his name: Hebrews 7:5, 9; (Revelation 7:7).

2. the son of Melchi, one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:24.

3. the son of Simeon, also an ancestor of Christ: Luke 3:29.

4. the son of Alphaeus, a collector of customs ((A. V. publican)): Mark 2:14 (here WH (rejected) marginal reading Ἰάκωβον (see their note at the passage, cf. Weiss in Meyer on Matthew 7te Aufl., p. 2)); Luke 5:27, 29; according to common opinion he is the same as Matthew the apostle (Matthew 9:9); but cf. Grimm in the Theol. Studien und Kritiken for 1870. p. 727ff; (their identity is denied also by Nicholson on Matthew 9:9; yet see Patritius, De Evangeliis, 1., the passage cited i. quaest. 1; Venables in Alex.'s Kitto, under the word Matthew; Meyer, Commentary on Matthew, Introductory § 1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew לֵוִי (Levi)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3878 לֵוִי (Levi): Refers to Levi, the son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him.
• H3881 לֵוִי (Levites): Refers to the members of the tribe of Levi, particularly those who served in religious capacities.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Λευί, its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, highlighting its theological implications in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term Λευί is used in the New Testament to refer to the patriarch Levi, the tribe of Levi, or individuals associated with this lineage. It appears in genealogical contexts and discussions about the Levitical priesthood.

Context: • Levi in the Old Testament: Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah, as recorded in Genesis 29:34. The tribe of Levi is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties. The Levites were not allocated a specific territory like the other tribes but were given cities throughout Israel (Numbers 35:1-8). The tribe is particularly significant for its role in the priesthood, with Aaron and his descendants serving as priests (Exodus 28:1).

• Levi in the New Testament: In the New Testament, Λευί is mentioned in genealogical records and discussions about the priesthood. For example, in Luke 3:24, Levi is listed in the genealogy of Jesus. The tribe of Levi is also referenced in discussions about the law and priesthood, such as in Hebrews 7:11, which contrasts the Levitical priesthood with the priesthood of Melchizedek, highlighting the superiority of Christ's priesthood.

• Significance: The Levites held a unique position in Israelite society, responsible for the tabernacle and later the temple services. Their role underscores the importance of worship and the mediation between God and His people. The New Testament references to Levi and the Levitical priesthood often serve to illustrate theological points about the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Λευει Λευεί Λευὶ Leui Leuì

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:24 N
GRK: Μαθθὰτ τοῦ Λευὶ τοῦ Μελχὶ
NAS: the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi, which was [the son] of Melchi,
INT: of Matthat of Levi of Melchi

Luke 3:29 N
GRK: Μαθθάτ τοῦ Λευὶ
NAS: the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
KJV: which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi,
INT: of Matthat of Levi

Hebrews 7:5 N
GRK: τῶν υἱῶν Λευὶ τὴν ἱερατείαν
NAS: of the sons of Levi who receive
KJV: the sons of Levi, who
INT: the sons of Levi the priesthood

Hebrews 7:9 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀβραὰμ καὶ Λευὶ ὁ δεκάτας
INT: Abraham also Levi who tithes

Revelation 7:7 N
GRK: ἐκ φυλῆς Λευὶ δώδεκα χιλιάδες
NAS: from the tribe of Levi twelve
KJV: the tribe of Levi [were] sealed
INT: out of [the] tribe of Levi twelve thousand

Strong's Greek 3017
5 Occurrences

Λευὶ — 5 Occ.