לֵוִי

Strong’s Definition

{something attached, i.e. a wreath}

Etymology & Derivation

(Aramaic) corresponding to H3880 (לִוְיָה)

KJV Usage

Levite.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.the descendants of levi, the 3rd son of jacob by leah
• 2.the tribe descended from levi specially set aside by god for his service

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: Lêvîy; Pronunciation: lay-vee'