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levite

/ˈliː.vaɪt/

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noun

/ˈliː.vaɪt/C1formal
  • ruЧлен еврейского колена Левия, в частности той его ветви, которая предоставляла мужчин-помощников храмовым священникам.

A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, specifically the branch that provided male assistants to the temple priests.

proper noun

  1. Member of the Hebrew tribe of LeviC1formal

    A descendant of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, specifically the male members who were designated to assist the priests in the temple rituals and religious services in ancient Israel.

    ruЛевит

    • The Levite was responsible for maintaining the sacred instruments in the temple.
    • According to biblical tradition, the Levites served as assistants to the priests during worship.
    • During the Exodus, the Levites were set apart for religious duties instead of receiving a territorial inheritance.
    • The role of a Levite included teaching the Law to the people.
Forms
  • levites plural form
  • levites' possessive plural form
  • levite's possessive singular form
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