Matthew, Levi
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Definition
Matthew was one of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles. He was also known as Levi, son of Alpheus.
- Levi (Matthew) was a tax-collector from Capernaum before he met Jesus.
- Matthew wrote the gospel that bears his name.
- There are several other men named Levi in the Bible.
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(See also: apostle, Levite, tax collector)
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In other dictionaries
Read “Levi” in the 8 dictionaries- LeviEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- LeviteEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- MatthewEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- MatthewInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- LeviSmith’s Bible Dictionary
- MatthewSmith’s Bible Dictionary
- Levi, LeviteTranslation Words
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