AMP

AMP

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
Copy Options
Cite Print
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's G3029 - lian

Choose a new font size and typeface
λίαν
Transliteration
lian (Key)
Pronunciation
lee'-an
Listen
Part of Speech
adverb
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
mGNT
12x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
14x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
12x in 1 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

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).
  1. 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).
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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3029 matches the Greek λίαν (lian),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:16 -

Then Herod, when he realized that he had been tricked by the magi, was extremely angry, and he sent [soldiers] and put to death all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that area who were two years old and under, according to the date which he had learned from the magi.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:8 -

Again, the devil took Him up on a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory [splendor, magnificence, and excellence] of them;

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:28 -

When He arrived at the other side in the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming out of the tombs met Him. They were so extremely fierce and violent that no one could pass by that way.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:14 - But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:35 -

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:51 - Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased [as if exhausted by its own activity]; and they were completely overwhelmed,
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:3 - and His clothes became radiant and dazzling, intensely white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:2 - Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 -

When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time because of what he had heard about Him, and was hoping to see some [miraculous] sign [even something spectacular] done by Him.

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:15 - Be on guard against him yourself, because he vigorously opposed our message.
Unchecked Copy Box2Jo 1:4 -

I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:3 - For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.
BLB Searches
Search the Bible
AMP
 [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
AMP

Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan