Strong's H3879 · Hebrew
לֵוִי
Lêvîy · /lay-vee'/
Definition
{something attached, i.e. a wreath}
KJV: Levite.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H3880 (לִוְיָה)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לֵוִי across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra4 verses
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
Ezra 6:18And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.
Ezra 7:13I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.
Ezra 7:24Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3879 (Lêvîy) mean?
{something attached, i.e. a wreath}
How many times does H3879 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3879 (לֵוִי) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Levites.”
How is Lêvîy translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3879 is rendered as “Levites” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word לֵוִי come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H3880 (לִוְיָה)