Levi Λευΐ
Son of Melchi, an ancestor of Jesus
Who is Levi in the Bible?
Levi, son of Melchi, was an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:24. He lived during the period between the Babylonian exile and the birth of Christ, though the Gospel provides no additional details about his life or personal role in biblical history. His significance lies entirely in his place within Jesus's lineage, as Matthew and Luke both preserved detailed genealogies to establish Jesus's connection to the line of David and the promises made to Abraham. Including Levi in this genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenant purposes across generations leading to the Messiah.
Biography
Levi, the son of Melchi, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.24). He was an ancestor of Jesus, but no additional information is provided about his life or role in the biblical narrative. Levi lived sometime between the Babylonian exile and the birth of Christ.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:24
"the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Λευΐ |