Look up: Levite

1. Levite
   In the Old Testament, a member of one of the 12 tribes of Israel, descended from Levi, a son of Jacob. The Levites performed...
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2. Levite
   Levite: A member of an ancient caste of hereditary Jewish priests. Membership in the Levites is determined by paternal descent. The Levites have traditionally been considered the descendants of Levi, a son of Jacob. However, research has disclosed an unusual genetic signature called R1a1 on the Y ch...
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3. Levite
   Le'vite (lē'vīt) noun [ Latin Levites , Greek Leyi:`ths , from Hebrew Levi , one of the sons of Jacob.] 1. (Bib. Hist.) One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate ...
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4. levite
   1. One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; especially, one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries ...
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5. Levite
   noun a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch that provided male assistants to the temple priests)
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6. Levite
   • (n.) A priest; -- so called in contempt or ridicule. • (n.) One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as th...
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7. Levite
   member of a group of clans of religious functionaries in ancient Israel who apparently were given a special religious status, conjecturally for ... [6 related articles]
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8. Levite
   In "Attached"-->) is a member of the tribes of Israel|Hebrew tribe of Levi. When Joshua led the Israelites into the land of Canaan, the Levites were the only 63-->--> The Tribe of Levi served particular religious duties for the Israelites and had political responsibilities as well. In retu...
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