Definition
λίαν,
adv. [in LXX chiefly for מְאֹד Genesis 1:31; 4:5, Jeremiah 24:3, al.; Tob.9.4, 2Ma.11.1, al. ;]
very, exceedingly: Matthew 2:16; 4:8; 8:28; 27:14, Mark 1:35; 6:51 (Rec. λ. ἐκ περισσοῦ) Mark 9:3; 16:2, Luke 23:8, 2 Timothy 4:15, 2 John 4, 3 John 3 (cf. ὑτερλίαν).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λίαν:
- מְאֹדme.od“much”75%
- מָהmah“what?”17%
- טַרְפְּלָיֵאtar.pe.lay“officials”8%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
12 total
- Matthew 2:16λίανWhen 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 4:8λίαν · a veryAgain, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
- Matthew 8:28λίαν · [They were] soWhen 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 27:14λίαν · muchBut Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
- Mark 1:35λίαν · while it wasEarly in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.
- Mark 6:51λίαν · [the disciples were] utterlyThen He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
- Mark 9:3λίαν · radiantlyHis clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
- Mark 16:2λίαν · VeryVery early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.
- Luke 23:8λίαν · greatlyWhen 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 4:15λίανYou too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
- 2 John 1:4λίανI was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
- 3 John 1:3λίανFor I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.