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# levite

noun (a Levite, Levites)

«levite» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (Bible) A member of the Israelite tribe of Levi, whose men served in the Temple, helping the priests, singing and caring for holy things. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#m1)
2. (Bible) In Jesus's parable of the Good Samaritan, a Levite walks past the hurt man without helping, as a priest also did. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#m2)

### In the lessons

In religion lessons the Levite in the Good Samaritan story shows that being religious is not enough; you must also show love to your neighbour. In Old Testament stories Levites carried the Ark of the Covenant. Phrases: «the priest and the Levite», «the tribe of Levi».

### Examples

- The Levite saw the hurt man and passed by on the other side. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x1)
- Moses and Aaron came from the tribe of Levi. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x2)
- Levites helped the priests in the Temple. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x3)
- The priest and the Levite did not help, but the Samaritan did. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x4)
- The Levites carried the Ark of the Covenant. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x5)
- The book of Leviticus is named after the Levites. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/#x6)

### Note

Capital L. Pronounced LEE-vite. Related: Leviticus (a book of the Bible). Used almost only in Bible contexts.

## In Jewish tradition

A Levite is a member of the tribe of Levi, who served at the sanctuary and received no land but were supported by tithes.

**Interpretation.** The tradition teaches the people to care for the Levite, and not forsake him, as he serves all of Israel.

### Examples

- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon thy land. (Torah DEU.12.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x1)
- And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and He said: 'Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? (Torah EXO.4.14, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x2)
- And the Levite that is within thy gates, thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee. (Torah DEU.14.27, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x3)
- And Micah consecrated the Levite, and the young man became his priest, and was in the house of Micah. (Prophets JDG.17.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x4)
- Then said Micah: 'Now know I that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite as my priest.' (Prophets JDG.17.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x5)
- And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons. (Prophets JDG.17.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/#x6)

### Note

Capital L. Pronounced LEE-vite. Related: Leviticus (a book of the Bible). Used almost only in Bible contexts.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «levite» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/levite/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«levite» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/levite.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «levite» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/levite/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«levite» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/levite.html) on Mova free.