λίαν (lian) means “greatly” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: lee'-an Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
λίαν · lian · greatly
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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very; very much, exceedingly, greatly.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| vvv | 2 |
| a very | 1 |
| greatly | 1 |
| much | 1 |
| radiantly | 1 |
| the disciples were utterly | 1 |
| they were so | 1 |
| very | 1 |
| while it was | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| exceeding | 4 |
| greatly | 4 |
| chiefest | 2 |
| a great while | 1 |
| an exceeding | 1 |
| they were sore | 1 |
| very | 1 |
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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.
Read word by wordAgain, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
Read word by wordWhen 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.
Read word by wordBut Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
Read word by wordEarly in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.
Read word by wordThen He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
Read word by wordHis clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
Read word by wordVery early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.
Read word by wordWhen 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.
Read word by wordYou too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
Read word by wordI was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Read word by wordFor I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
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