Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Levi - לֵוִי Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning According to the Biblical explanation, the name Levi is related to the verb "להילוות" (lehilavot, "accompany"). History Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah; the tribe of Levi is called after him. The Levites did not receive a land of their own. Instead, they served as priests in the Temple. Citation "And she conceived again and bare a son, and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons, therefore was his name called Levi." Genesis 29, 34 Categories

Levi - לֵוִי

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