Word: leui

Pronounce: lyoo'-ee

Strongs Number: G3017

Orig: of Hebrew origin H3878 ; Levi, the name of three Israelites:--Levi. Compare 3018. G3018 H3878

Use: TDNT-4:234,529 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H3878

Levi = "joined"

1) the third son of the patriarch Jacob by his wife Leah, the founder of the tribe of Israelites which bears his name
2) the son of Melchi, one of Christ's ancestors
3) the son of Simeon, an ancestor of Christ