Strong's G3029 · Greek
λίαν
lian · /lee'-an/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):--exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).
KJV: exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest)
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λίαν across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 4:8Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Matthew 8:28And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Matthew 27:14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Mark4 verses
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Mark 6:51And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Mark 9:3And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Mark 16:2And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
2 Corinthians2 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3029 (lian) mean?
of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):--exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).
How many times does G3029 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3029 (λίαν) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “exceeding.”
How is lian translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3029 is rendered as “exceeding” (5×), “greatly” (4×), “chiefest” (2×), “sore” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word λίαν come from?
of uncertain affinity