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 the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices, the music of the services, etc.
A priest; -- so called in contempt or ridicule.
A member of a group assisting the priest in the sanctuary and claiming Levi as their ancestor.
a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch that provided male assistants to the Temple priests)
a Jewish holy man or Rabbi and the Benjamin tribe are warriors
A member of the tribe of Levi; the Levites took care of the tabernacle and later the temple but generally could not serve as priests; only Levites specifically from the family of Aaron could become priests. See Chapter 4.
A member of the Israelite clan charged with responsibility for Israel's worship. The Levites traditionally owned no land, but took turns at Temple service and derived their income from the offerings of money and food brought there. The Levites' cultic functions included receiving and storing offerings, preparing the daily sacrifices, and singing and instrumental accompaniment.
In the Jewish tradition, a Levite ( "Attached", Standard Hebrew , Tiberian Hebrew ) is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. The Levites were the only one of the Israelite tribes who received cities but no tribal land when Joshua led the Israelites into the land of Canaan. The Tribe of Levi served particular religious duties for the Israelites and had political responsibilities as well.