Strong's Lexicon lian: Very, exceedingly, greatly Original Word: λίαν Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word (not used in the New Testament) meaning "to lengthen" or "to extend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "lian," similar intensifying adverbs in Hebrew include מְאֹד (me'od), which also means "very" or "exceedingly." Usage: The adverb "lian" is used in the New Testament to intensify the degree of an adjective or verb, often translated as "very" or "exceedingly." It emphasizes the extent or degree of an action or quality, indicating something that is done or felt to a great extent. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Koine Greek, the language of the New Testament, adverbs like "lian" were used to provide emphasis and clarity in communication. The use of such intensifiers was common in both spoken and written Greek, reflecting the speaker's or writer's intent to convey strong emotion or importance. In the biblical context, "lian" often underscores the significance of an event or the intensity of a feeling, aligning with the Hebrew tradition of using repetition and intensification for emphasis. 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 Originof 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: λίανλίαν (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 líanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:16 AdvGRK: 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 Matthew 8:28 Adv Matthew 27:14 Adv Mark 1:35 Adv Mark 6:51 Adv Mark 9:3 Adv Mark 16:2 Adv Luke 23:8 Adv 2 Timothy 4:15 Adv 2 John 1:4 Adv 3 John 1:3 Adv |
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