◄ 3029. lian ►
Strong's Lexicon lian: Very, exceedingly, greatly Original Word: λίαν Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: lian Pronunciation: lee-ahn' Phonetic Spelling: (lee'-an) Definition: very; very much, exceedingly, greatly. Meaning: The Greek adverb λίαν is used to express the idea of "very," "exceedingly," or "greatly." It intensifies the meaning of the word or phrase it modifies. Word Origin: Derived from a primary root. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λίαν, similar concepts of intensity or emphasis can be found in Hebrew words such as מְאֹד (me'od • Strong's Hebrew 3966), which also means "very" or "exceedingly." This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to convey a similar sense of emphasis or intensity. Usage: The term λίαν appears in the New Testament to emphasize the degree or extent of an action, quality, or state. It is often used to convey a sense of abundance or intensity. Context: • Contextual Analysis: In the New Testament, λίαν is employed to underscore the magnitude or intensity of an event, emotion, or characteristic. It is frequently found in contexts where the authors wish to highlight the extraordinary nature of a situation or the profound impact of an event. • Examples in Scripture: • Matthew 2:10: "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy." (BSB) • Here, λίαν is used to describe the overwhelming joy of the Magi upon finding the star. • Mark 1:35: "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray." (BSB) • The use of λίαν emphasizes the early hour of Jesus' prayer time. • Luke 23:8: "When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had wanted to see Him." (BSB) • The word λίαν highlights Herod's intense desire and pleasure. • Theological Implications: The use of λίαν in the New Testament often serves to draw attention to the extraordinary nature of Jesus' actions and the profound responses they elicited. It underscores the depth of human emotions and the significant impact of divine interventions. HELPS Word-studies 3029 lían (an emphatic adverb) – very, exceedingly. 3029 (lían) intensifies (raises) a thought, taking it from much ("a high extent") to "very much" ("a great extent"), i.e. utterly (strongly, "to the max"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition very, exceedingly NASB Translation exceedingly (1), extremely (1), quite (1), still (1), utterly* (1), very (6), vigorously (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3029: λίαν 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exceeding, greatly Of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially) -- exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest). Forms and Transliterations λιαν λίαν lian lían Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:16 Adv GRK: μάγων ἐθυμώθη λίαν καὶ ἀποστείλας NAS: by the magi, he became very enraged, KJV: the wise men, was exceeding wroth, INT: magi was enraged greatly and having sent forth Matthew 4:8 Adv GRK: ὄρος ὑψηλὸν λίαν καὶ δείκνυσιν NAS: took Him to a very high KJV: up into an exceeding high mountain, INT: a mountain high exceedingly and shows Matthew 8:28 Adv GRK: ἐξερχόμενοι χαλεποὶ λίαν ὥστε μὴ NAS: out of the tombs. [They were] so extremely violent KJV: the tombs, exceeding fierce, INT: coming violent very so that not Matthew 27:14 Adv GRK: τὸν ἡγεμόνα λίαν NAS: so the governor was quite amazed. KJV: that the governor marvelled greatly. INT: the governor exceedingly Mark 1:35 Adv GRK: πρωὶ ἔννυχα λίαν ἀναστὰς ἐξῆλθεν NAS: while it was still dark, KJV: rising up a great while before day, INT: very early in night still much having risen up he went out Mark 6:51 Adv GRK: ἄνεμος καὶ λίαν ἐκ περισσοῦ NAS: stopped; and they were utterly astonished, KJV: ceased: and they were sore amazed in INT: wind And exceedingly in abundance Mark 9:3 Adv GRK: στίλβοντα λευκὰ λίαν οἷα γναφεὺς NAS: radiant and exceedingly white, KJV: became shining, exceeding white as INT: shining white exceedingly such as a launderer Mark 16:2 Adv GRK: καὶ λίαν πρωὶ τῇ NAS: Very early on the first KJV: And very early in the morning INT: And very early on the Luke 23:8 Adv GRK: Ἰησοῦν ἐχάρη λίαν ἦν γὰρ NAS: Now Herod was very glad when he saw KJV: saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for INT: Jesus rejoiced greatly he was indeed 2 Timothy 4:15 Adv GRK: σὺ φυλάσσου λίαν γὰρ ἀντέστη NAS: against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed KJV: for he hath greatly withstood our INT: you beware of exceedingly indeed he has opposed 2 John 1:4 Adv GRK: Ἐχάρην λίαν ὅτι εὕρηκα NAS: I was very glad to find KJV: I rejoiced greatly that I found INT: I rejoiced exceedingly that I have found 3 John 1:3 Adv GRK: ἐχάρην γὰρ λίαν ἐρχομένων ἀδελφῶν NAS: For I was very glad when brethren KJV: I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren INT: I rejoiced indeed exceedingly coming [the] brothers Strong's Greek 3029 12 Occurrences λίαν — 12 Occ.