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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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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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.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:16 -

Then Herod, when he realized that he had been outwitted by the wise men, flew into a rage. He gave orders to massacre all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, in keeping with the time he had learned from the wise men.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:8 -

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:28 -

When he had come to the other side, to the region of the Gadarenes,[fn] two demon-possessed men met him as they came out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:14 -

But he didn’t answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was quite amazed.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:35 -

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:51 -

Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:3 -

and his clothes became dazzling ​— ​extremely white as no launderer on earth could whiten them.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:2 -

Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb at sunrise.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 -

Herod was very glad to see Jesus; for a long time he had wanted to see him because he had heard about him and was hoping to see some miracle[fn] performed by him.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:5 -

Now I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:11 -

I have been a fool; you forced it on me. You ought to have commended me, since I am not in any way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:15 -

Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.

Unchecked Copy Box2Jo 1:4 -

I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, in keeping with a command we have received from the Father.

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:3 -

For I was very glad when fellow believers came and testified to your fidelity to the truth ​— ​how you are walking in truth.

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