The meaning of “λίαν”
Understanding lían reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest). - much (adverbially)
λίαν
of uncertain affinity exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest). - much (adverbially)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: λίαν (lían) | |
| Mark 9:3 | “And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.” Word: λίαν (lían) | |
| 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.” Word: λίαν (lían) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:11 | “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.” Word: λίαν (lían) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:15 | “Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.” Word: λίαν (lían) |