A symbol stands for an idea. The Statue of Liberty stands in Upper New York Bay, a universal symbol of freedom. Originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, over the years the Statue has become much more.
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 LeviGershon, Kohath, and Meraribut it was only Kohath who supplied the Aaronic priests.
1 ELIY (×¢Öµ×Ö´×): Hebrew name meaning ascending.. 2  In the bible, this is the name of a high priest and last of the Judges in the days of Samuel. 3  ELIYAB (×Ö±×Ö´××Ö¸×): Hebrew name meaning my God is Father.. 4  In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a leader of the tribe of Zebulun.