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Strong's G3029 λίαν (lian)

Lian means “exceeding” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3029 — yeda (“praise”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3029
Language Greek
Linked Usages 35
Books 20

Strong's G3029 Quick Answer

Strong's G3029 λίαν (lian) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lian (lee'-an) adv. 1. much (adverbially) [of uncertain affinity] It has 35 linked Bible usages across 20 books. Visible English usage signals include exceeding, very, great, and sore. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
lian (lee'-an) adv. 1. much (adverbially) [of uncertain affinity]
Usage
35 linked usages
Books
20 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
exceeding, very, great, and sore

Meaning and Definition

lian (lee'-an) adv. 1. much (adverbially) [of uncertain affinity] KJV: exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest)

Original Word
λίαν
Transliteration
lian
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3029. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

greatly

Usage: λίαν, adv. [in LXX chiefly for מְאֹד Gen.1:31 4:5, Jer.24:3, al.; Tob.9:4, 2Ma.11:1, al. ;] very, exceedingly: Mat.2:16 4:8 8:28 27:14 Mrk.1:35 6:51 (Rec. λ. ἐκ περισσοῦ) Mrk.9:3 16:2, Luk.23:8, 2Ti.4:15, II Jn 4, 3Jn.3 (cf. ὑτερλίαν).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3029 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lian, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

exceeding Matthew 2:16 very Mark 16:2 great Mark 1:35 sore Mark 6:51

How Strong's G3029 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3029 (λίαν) appears 22 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3029 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3029 in the New Testament

14 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 2:16 KJV

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 inquired of the wise men.

Matthew 4:8 KJV

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;

Matthew 8:28 KJV

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.

Strong's G3029 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

10 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 1:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And God saw all the things that he had made, and, behold, they were very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

Genesis 4:5 Septuagint / Brenton

but Cain and his sacrifices he regarded not, and Cain was exceedingly sorrowful and his countenance fell.

1 Kingdoms 11:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the people went to Gilgal, and Samuel anointed Saul there to be king before the Lord in Gilgal, and there he offered meat offerings and peace offerings before the Lord: and Samuel and all Israel rejoiced exceedingly.

Strong's G3029 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

8 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:28 Septuagint / Brenton

Howbeit Josiah did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremiah spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

Tobit 6:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And the maid is fair and wise: now therefore hear me, and I will speak to her father; and when we return from Rages we will celebrate the marriage: for I know that Raguel cannot marry her to another according to the law of Moses, but he shall be guilty of death, because the right of inheritance doth rather appertain to thee than to any other.

Strong's G3029 in 1 Enoch

3 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 22:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And there was in it four hollow places, deep and wide and very smooth. How smooth are the hollow places and deep and dark to look at.

1 Enoch 26:6 Septuagint / Brenton

them. And I marveled at the rocks, and I marveled at the ravine, yea, I marveled very much.

1 Enoch 32:4 Septuagint / Brenton

That tree is in height like the fir, and its leaves are like (those of) the Carob tree: and its fruit

Usage Excerpts

First 35 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3029.

Genesis 1:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God saw all the things that he had made, and, behold, they were very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
Genesis 4:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
but Cain and his sacrifices he regarded not, and Cain was exceedingly sorrowful and his countenance fell.
1 Kingdoms 11:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the people went to Gilgal, and Samuel anointed Saul there to be king before the Lord in Gilgal, and there he offered meat offerings and peace offerings before the Lord: and Samuel and all Israel rejoiced exceedingly.
2 Kingdoms 2:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the battle was very severe on that day; and Abner and the men of Israel were worsted before the servants of David.
Job 29:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When I was very fruitful, And my children were about me;
Job 31:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if too my handmaids have often said, Oh that we might be satisfied with his flesh (Whereas I was very kind:
Psalms 138:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But thy friends, O God, have been greatly honored by me; Their rule has been greatly strengthened.
Jeremiah 24:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to me, What seest thou, Jeremiah? and I said, Figs; the good figs, very good; and the bad, very bad, which cannot be eaten, for their badness.
Jeremiah 30:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Flee ye, dig very deep for a dwelling place, ye that dwell in the palace; for the king of Babylon has framed a counsel, and devised a device against you.
Jeremiah 31:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I have heard of the pride of Moab, he has greatly heightened his pride and his haughtiness, and his heart has been lifted up.
Matthew 2:16 New Testament, KJV
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 inquired of the wise men.
Matthew 4:8 New Testament, KJV
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;
Matthew 8:28 New Testament, KJV
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.
Matthew 27:14 New Testament, KJV
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Mark 1:35 New Testament, KJV
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Mark 6:51 New Testament, KJV
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Mark 9:3 New Testament, KJV
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Mark 16:2 New Testament, KJV
And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
Luke 23:8 New Testament, KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 11:5 New Testament, KJV
For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
2 Corinthians 12:11 New Testament, KJV
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
2 Timothy 4:15 New Testament, KJV
Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
2 John 1:4 New Testament, KJV
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
3 John 1:3 New Testament, KJV
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
1 Esdras 1:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Howbeit Josiah did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremiah spoken by the mouth of the Lord:
Tobit 6:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the maid is fair and wise: now therefore hear me, and I will speak to her father; and when we return from Rages we will celebrate the marriage: for I know that Raguel cannot marry her to another according to the law of Moses, but he shall be guilty of death, because the right of inheritance doth rather appertain to thee than to any other.
Tobit 6:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Tobit 9:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For Raguel hath sworn that I shall not depart.
2 Maccabees 11:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Not long after this, Lysias the king’s protector and cousin, who also managed the affairs, took sore displeasure for the things that were done.
4 Maccabees 8:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Why do we cheer ourselves with vain counsels, and venture upon a disobedience bringing death?
Daniel 1:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 152 1:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
1 Enoch 22:2 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
And there was in it four hollow places, deep and wide and very smooth. How smooth are the hollow places and deep and dark to look at.
1 Enoch 26:6 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
them. And I marveled at the rocks, and I marveled at the ravine, yea, I marveled very much.
1 Enoch 32:4 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
That tree is in height like the fir, and its leaves are like (those of) the Carob tree: and its fruit

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3029, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 4 usages, New Testament
Mark 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 John 1 usage, New Testament
3 John 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 152 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 3 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G3029 FAQ

What does lian (λίαν) mean?

Lian (Strong's G3029) is a Greek word most simply glossed "exceeding". lian (lee'-an) adv. 1. much (adverbially) [of uncertain affinity]

How many times is lian (λίαν) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 35 linked usages for Strong's G3029 across 20 books.

Where can I study lian (λίαν) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3029 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate lian (λίαν)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as exceeding, very, great, and sore. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3029 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 10 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 8 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 3 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G3029, with linked reader references where each row is available.