Λευείτας
Leuḯtēs
Levites
A male descendant of Levi; specifically, a member of the Israelite tribe of Levi. In Greco-Roman and Second Temple contexts, used to refer to one belonging to the specific hereditary clan tasked with particular religious, cultic, and ritual duties, distinct from the priestly sub-group (descendants of Aaron). More generally, denotes a person of Levitical lineage entrusted with supporting roles in sacred service, including temple maintenance, singing, guard duty, and assisting priests.
John 1:19 · Word #16
Lexicon G3019
| Lemma | Λευΐτης |
| Transliteration | Leuḯtēs |
| Strong's | G3019 |
| Definition | A male descendant of Levi; specifically, a member of the Israelite tribe of Levi. In Greco-Roman and Second Temple contexts, used to refer to one belonging to the specific hereditary clan tasked with particular religious, cultic, and ritual duties, distinct from the priestly sub-group (descendants of Aaron). More generally, denotes a person of Levitical lineage entrusted with supporting roles in sacred service, including temple maintenance, singing, guard duty, and assisting priests. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Levites |
| Literal | Levites |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Λευείτης |
| Strong's | G3019 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3019-01
Levitical functionaries
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP); denotes multiple male members of the Levitical lineage functioning as objects in a clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the patronymic noun formed from Λευΐ, denoting those descended from Levi and serving in Levitical roles. The plural form corresponds to the accusative masculine plural morphology, indicating multiple members of this hereditary group. |
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