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levites

UK //ˈliːvaɪts//US //ˈliːvaɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Levitae',来自希腊语 'Leuitēs',最终源于希伯来语 'Lēwî'(利未),指雅各之子利未的后代。

noun

❶ 指古代以色列利未支派的成员,负责协助祭司进行宗教仪式和圣殿事务,是犹太教中的重要宗教阶层。

“The Levites were responsible for transporting the Ark of the Covenant.”

(利未人负责搬运约柜。)

“According to the Bible, the Levites were set apart for religious duties.”

(根据圣经记载,利未人被选出来专门从事宗教职责。)

同义词:Levite tribe members, temple assistants, religious attendants

常见短语

sons of Levi — 指利未支派的后裔,强调其作为宗教服务者的血统身份。

“The sons of Levi were consecrated for service in the tabernacle.”

(利未的子孙被分别为圣,在会幕中服务。)