This is the name of Matthew: Apostle, tax collector, author of the Gospel of Matthew.
Definition
Λευεί (indecl.) and Λευείς (Rec. -υΐ, -υΐς), genitive Λευεί, accusative -είν, ὁ (Heb. H3878)
Levi;
1. the son of Jacob: Hebrews 7:5, 9, Revelation 7:7.
2. Son of Melchi: Luke 3:24.
3. Son of Simeon: Luke 3:29.
4. Son of Alphæus (cf. Μαθθαῖος): Mark 2:14 (WH, mg., Ἰάκωβον), Luke 5:27, 29.
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 2:14Λευὶν · LeviAs He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him.
- Luke 5:27Λευὶν · LeviAfter this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him,
- Luke 5:29Λευὶς · LeviThen Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.