Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3029

Strong's G3029 · Greek

λίαν

lian · /lee'-an/

Number
G3029
Language
Greek
Original word
λίαν
Transliteration
lian
Pronunciation
lee'-an
KJV occurrences
14 verses

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.

exceeding5×
greatly4×
chiefest2×
sore1×
very1×
while1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
2 John1 verse
3 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

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