Strong's H3879 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לֵוִי (Lêvîy)

Pronunciation: lay-vee'

POS: lay-vee' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: (Aramaic) corresponding to

Definition: (Aramaic) corresponding to לִוְיָה; {something attached, i.e. a wreath}; Levite.

KJV Usage: Levite.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. Levite = see Levi "joined to"
• 2. 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah
• 3. 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service

Blue Letter Bible entry