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Lexicon :: Strong's G3029 - lian

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λίαν
Transliteration
lian (Key)
Pronunciation
lee'-an
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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)
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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.
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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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:16 - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the Wise-men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly learned of the Wise-men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:8 - Again, the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:28 - And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming forth out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:14 - And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:35 - And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:51

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:51 - And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:3 - and his garments became glistering, exceeding white, so as no fuller on earth can whiten them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:2 - And very early on the first day of the week, they come to the tomb when the sun was risen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 - Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:5 - For I reckon that I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:11 - I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I am nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:15 - of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Jo 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Jo 1:4 - I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:3

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:3 - For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.
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