◄ G3019 ►
Λευΐ́της
Transliteration
Leuites;
Pronunciation
lyoo-ee'-tace
Parts of Speech
n pr m
Root Word (Etymology)
from 3017
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 4:239
KJV Translation Count — 3x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: Levite (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. one of the tribe of Levi
2. in a narrower sense those were called Levites who, not being of the family of Aaron, for whom alone the priesthood was reserved, served as assistants to the priests. It was their duty to keep the sacred utensils and the temple clean, to provide the sacred loaves, to open and shut the gates of the temple, to sing the sacred hymns in the temple, and to do many other things.
Strong's Definitions
lyoo-ee'-tace; from (3017) (Λευΐ); a Levite, i.e. descendant of Levi: — Levite.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And likewise a G3019, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and G3019s from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a G3019, and of the country of Cyprus,