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   1. (n.) Frivolity; inappropriate lack of gravity and seriousness in deportment or character; trifling gayety; sportiveness; vanity. 2. (n.) The quality of weighing less than something else of equal bulk; relative lightness, especially as shown by rising through, or floating upon, a contiguous substance; buoyancy; -- opposed to gravity. 3. (n.)

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   Levite [E] Pentateuch. The Hebrew word for Levite (lew") indicates a descendant of Levi, the son of Jacob and Leah ( Gen 29:34 ). There were three family clans within the tribe of Levi — Gershon, Kohath, and Merari but it was only Kohath who supplied the Aaronic priests.

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   Levity is a term used to designate a certain lightness of spirit in opposition to gravity. Nothing can be more proper than for a Christian to wear an air of cheerfulness, and to watch against a morose and gloomy disposition.

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   Levity explaination from Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. Lightness of spirit, in opposition to gravity. Nothing can be more proper than.....

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   According to Baudissin, the more probable conclusion is that Levi was at first a tribal name and afterward gained a secondary connotation as the official name of the priests who were chosen from this tribe. The Heb. word for Levite indicates a descendant of Levi, son of Jacob and Leah.

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   Discover the meaning of Levites in the Bible. Study the definition of Levites with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

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   Find 31 different ways to say LEVITY, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   What does Deuteronomy say about Levites?

   • Deuteronomy does not distinguish between “Levitical priests” and “Levites” (18:1). Levites who lived elsewhere in the land apart from Jerusalem could claim the same privileges as the Levite priests settled in Jerusalem if they came to reside at the capital (18:6 ff.). Throughout Deuteronomy, then, Levites were those called to the priesthood proper.

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   Who are the Levites in the Bible?

   • The Levites are therefore included in the legislation, along with the aliens, fatherless, and widows, as those whom the people must remember to care for ( Deut 12:19 ; 14:27-29 ). In Deuteronomy, with a view to entering the land, the Levites were given an additional duty since their tabernacle transport obligations would be diminished.

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   Is levity a good movie?

   • The moments of levity and convincing depravity make the film both entertaining and nauseatingly voyeuristic. It is difficult to characterize the curious comPg 158bination of levity and seriousness that runs through this tale. I cannot make out to be anything but raspingly, harrowingly sad; so I will close, and not affect levity which I cannot feel.

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   Are Levitical priests referred to in Deuteronomy?

   • As already stated, priests are constantly referred to in Deuteronomy as “the Levitical priests” (17:9, 18; 18:1). Special descent is indicated (cf. also 21:5; 31:9). Deuteronomy does not distinguish between “Levitical priests” and “Levites” (18:1).

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   Is the priesthood the inheritance of the Levites?

   • The priesthood is designated the inheritance of the Levites (Josh 18:7). “The priests the Levites” and “the priests” are expressions found alternately in the same book. It is clear that the sacred character of the tribe of Levi was recognized in early post-Mosaic times.

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   What did the Levites do for a living?

   • The Levites were responsible for educational work related to their duties. Their connection, more or less intimate, with the schools of the prophets made them the teachers of the others, the transcribers and interpreters of the law, and the chroniclers of the times in which they lived.

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