G3017: Λευΐ
Leuḯ · “Levi”
Definition
Levi, the name of three Israelites
KJV translates it as: Levi
Word origin: of Hebrew origin (H3878);
Extended definition
Levi;
1. the son of Jacob: Heb.7:5, 9, Rev.7:7.
2. Son of Melchi: Luk.3:24.
3. Son of Simeon: Luk.3:29.
4. Son of Alphæus (cf. Μαθθαῖος): Mrk.2:14 (WH, mg., Ἰάκωβον), Luk.5:27, 29.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3017 is translated
- levi ×4
- of levi ×4
Bible verses with G3017 (Leuḯ)
Leuḯ appears in 8 verses.
- Mark 2:14
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
- 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,
- 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,
- Luke 5:27
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
- Luke 5:29
And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
- 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:
- Hebrews 7:9
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
- 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.