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- A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch that provided male assistants to the temple priests)
- In Jewish tradition, a Levite is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. When Joshua led the Israelites into the land of Canaan, the Levites were the only Israelite tribe that received cities but no tribal land "because the Lord the God of Israel himself is their inheritance" (Deuteronomy 18:2). ...
- Descendents of Levi, the Levites tasks are to assist the Kohanim in matters relating to the Temple.
- In Temple Times, the tribe of the Levites were the helpers in the Temple. They were not permitted to do the main sacrificial activities, but they assisted the Priests in matters of preparation, security, and, some think, music. ...
- A descendant of the tribe of Levi. They performed certain duties in connection with the Temple.
- Sleeveless or shortsleeved gown straight in style and sashed at waist.
- A descendant of the tribe of Levi (Ex. 6:25; Lev. 25:32; Num. 35:2; Josh. 21:3, 41). This name is, however, generally used as the title of that portion of the tribe which was set apart for the subordinate offices of the sanctuary service (1 Kings 8:4; Ezra 2:70), as assistants to the priests.
