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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 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:16 - Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.

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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 glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:28 - And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes,[fn] two demon-possessed[fn] men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:14 - But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:35 - And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:51

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:51 - And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:3 - and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one[fn] on earth could bleach them.

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 - When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:15 - Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Jo 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Jo 1:4 - I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:3

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:3 - For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers[fn] came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.
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