Levi Λευΐ
Son of Simeon, an ancestor of Jesus
Who is Levi in the Bible?
Levi, son of Simeon, was an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:29. He lived during the period between the patriarchal age and the Babylonian exile, though the Bible provides no additional details about his personal life or specific role in Israel's history. His significance lies primarily in his place within the lineage leading to Jesus, demonstrating the continuity of God's covenant promise through the generations of Israel.
Biography
Levi, the son of Simeon, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.29). 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 patriarchal period and the Babylonian exile.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:29
"the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Λευΐ |