Levite

[ lee-vahyt ]

noun

1. a member of the tribe of Levi.
2. a descendant of Levi, especially one appointed to assist the priests in the temple or tabernacle.

Levite

/ ˈliːvaɪt /

noun

1. Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi
2. Judaism another word for Levi 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of Levite¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Late Latin Levīta < Greek Leuī́tēs Levite, equivalent to Leuī́ (< Hebrew Lēvī Levi, Levite) + -tēs personal noun suffix

Example Sentences

The will of Eleazar the Levite of Mainz is a simple document, without literary merit, but containing a clear exposition of duty.

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An amusing story is told of a humble-minded Levite who was staying at Abergwili Palace on the occasion of an ordination.

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Asaph, a Levite and psalmist appointed by David as leading chorister in the divine services.

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Unlike the priest and the Levite in the parable, they never turned away, but pursued their straight course with callous rectitude.

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Thou art as the Levite in the parable, which left the wounded man on the way-side.

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