Lexicon :: Strong's G3029 - lian

λίαν

Transliteration

lian (Key)

Pronunciation

lee'-an

Part of Speech

adverb

Root Word (Etymology)

Of uncertain affinity

Greek Inflections of λίαν [?]

mGNT
12x in 1 unique form(s) TR
14x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
12x in 1 unique form(s)

λίαν — 14x

λίαν — 12x

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Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

λίαν lían, lee'-an; of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):—exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G3029 in the following manner: exceeding (5x), greatly (4x), very chiefest (with G5228) (2x), great (1x), sore (1x), very (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G3029 in the following manner: exceeding (5x), greatly (4x), very chiefest (with G5228) (2x), great (1x), sore (1x), very (1x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

greatly, exceedingly, exceedingly beyond measure

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

λίαν lían, lee'-an; of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):—exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G3029:

λίαν (in Homer and Ionic λίην) (for λιλαν, λαῷ to desire: cf. Curtius, § 532), adverb, greatly, exceedingly: Matthew 2:16; Matthew 4:8; Matthew 8:28; Matthew 27:14; Mark 1:35; Mark 9:3; Mark 16:2; Luke 23:8; 2 Timothy 4:15; 2 John 1:4; 3 John 1:3; (2 Macc. 11:1; 4 Macc. 8:16; Tobit 9:4, etc.; for מְאֹד, Genesis 1:31; Genesis 4:5; 1 Samuel 11:15); λίαν ἐκ περισσοῦ, exceedingly beyond measure, Mark 6:51 (WH omits; Tr brackets ἐκπερισσοῦ). See ὑπερλίαν.

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis: 1:31; 4:5
1 Samuel: 11:15
Matthew: 2:16; 4:8; 8:28; 27:14
Mark: 1:35; 6:51; 9:3; 16:2
Luke: 23:8
2 Timothy: 4:15
2 John: 1:4
3 John: 1:3

Concordance Results Shown Using the KJV

Strong's Number G3029 matches the Greek λίαν (lian),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the TR Greek.

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View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance

Mat 2:16

Mat 2:16 - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding^G3029 wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Mat 4:8

Mat 4:8 - Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding^G3029 high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Mat 8:28

Mat 8:28 - And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding^G3029 fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

Mat 27:14

Mat 27:14 - And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.^G3029

Mar 1:35

Mar 1:35 - And in the morning, rising up a great while^G3029 before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Mar 6:51

Mar 6:51 - And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore^G3029 amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Mar 9:3

Mar 9:3 - And his raiment became shining, exceeding^G3029 white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

Mar 16:2

Mar 16:2 - And very^G3029 early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

Luk 23:8

Luk 23:8 - And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding^G3029 glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

2Co 11:5

2Co 11:5 - For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest^G3029 apostles.

2Co 12:11

2Co 12:11 - I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest^G3029 apostles, though I be nothing.

2Ti 4:15

2Ti 4:15 - Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly^G3029 withstood our words.

2Jo 1:4

2Jo 1:4 - I rejoiced greatly^G3029 that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

3Jo 1:3

3Jo 1:3 - For I rejoiced greatly,^G3029 when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.