Lian λίαν

Lian (Greek λίαν, Strong's G3029) is a Greek adverb meaning “greatly”. It occurs 12 times in 12 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Lian, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 2:16
  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.When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
• Matthew 4:8
  Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
• Matthew 8:28
  And 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.When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
• Matthew 27:14
  And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Mark

• Mark 1:35
  And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.
• Mark 6:51
  And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
• Mark 9:3
  And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
• Mark 16:2
  And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.

Luke

• Luke 23:8
  And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 4:15
  Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

2 John

• 2 John 1:4
  I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

3 John

• 3 John 1:3
  For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).