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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, seeing that he had been mocked by the magi, was greatly enraged; and sent and slew all the boys which were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years and under, according to the time which he had accurately inquired from the magi.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:8 - Again the devil takes him to a very high mountain, and shews him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:28 - And there met him, when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two possessed by demons, coming out of the tombs, exceeding dangerous, so that no one was able to pass by that way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:14 - And he answered him not so much as one word, so that the governor wondered exceedingly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:35 - And rising in the morning long before day, he went out and went away 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 to them into the ship, and the wind fell. And they were exceedingly beyond measure astonished in themselves and wondered;

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:3 - and his garments became shining, exceeding white as snow, such as fuller on earth could not 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 sepulchre, the sun having risen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 - And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:5 - For I reckon that in nothing I am behind those who are in surpassing degree apostles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:11 - I have become a fool; *ye* have compelled me; for *I* ought to have been commended by you; for I have been nothing behind those who were in surpassing degree apostles, if also I am nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:15 - Against whom be *thou* also on thy guard, for he has greatly withstood our words.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Jo 1:4

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:3

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:3 - For I rejoiced exceedingly when the brethren came and bore testimony to thy holding fast the truth, even as *thou* walkest in truth.
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