G3029–λίαν–lian

Then Herod, finding that the Magi had trifled with him, was furious, and sent and massacred all the boys under two years of age, in Bethlehem and all its neighbourhood, according to the date he had so carefully ascertained from the Magi.

λίαν, lian “intensely,”

Then the Devil took Him to the top of an exceedingly lofty mountain, from which he caused Him to see all the Kingdoms of the world and their splendour,

λίαν lian “exceedingly”

On His arrival at the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes, there met Him two men possessed by demons, coming from among the tombs: they were so dangerously fierce that no one was able to pass that way.

λίαν, lian “extremely,”

But He made no reply to a single accusation, so that the Governor was greatly astonished.

λίαν. lian “exceedingly.”

In the morning He rose early, while it was still quite dark, and leaving the house He went away to a solitary place and there prayed.

λίαν lian “still much”

Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement.

λίαν lian “exceedingly”

His garments also became dazzling with brilliant whiteness--such whiteness as no bleaching on earth could give.

λίαν lian “exceedingly”

So, very soon after sunrise on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb;

λίαν lian “very”

To Herod the sight of Jesus was a great gratification, for, for a long time, he had been wanting to see Him, because he had heard so much about Him. He hoped also to see some miracle performed by Him.

λίαν· lian “exceedingly;”

You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching.

λίαν lian “exceedingly”

It is an intense joy to me to have found some of your children living true Christian lives, in obedience to the command which we have received from the Father.

λίαν lian “exceedingly”

For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth--that you live in obedience to the truth.

λίαν lian “exceedingly”