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.

Origin of Levite

1
1250–1300; Middle English <Late Latin Levīta<Greek Leuī́tēs Levite, equivalent to Leuī́ (<Hebrew Lēvī Levi, Levite) + -tēs personal noun suffix

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How to use Levite in a sentence

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

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

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

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

    Impressions And Comments | Havelock Ellis
  • Thou art as the Levite in the parable, which left the wounded man on the way-side.

    Hildebrand | Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for Levite

Levite

/ (ˈliːvaɪt) /


noun
  1. Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi

  2. Judaism another word for Levi 2

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