Levi (LAY-vee); Levite (LEE-vahyt)

1) A descendant of the tribe of Levi, which was set aside to perform certain duties in connection with the Temple
2) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of the tribe of Levi.

See:

Rabbis, Priests and Other Religious Functionaries: Levites

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