λίαν

Matthew 2:16 λίαν, intensely,

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.

Here: Turns the rage up: 'violently furious'.

Matthew 4:8 λίαν exceedingly

Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Here: Strengthens 'high': 'exceedingly high.' The exaggeration suits a mountain no real geography supplies, since no earthly peak looks out on every kingdom.

Matthew 8:28 λίαν, extremely,

When 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.

Here: Makes it stronger: "extremely dangerous".

Matthew 27:14 λίαν.¶ exceedingly.

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Here: "Exceedingly, greatly." Matthew adds this word to Mark's account, heightening the governor's astonishment.

Mark 1:35 λίαν still much

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.

Here: It intensifies the time phrase: very early, deep in the last watch. Mark uses the same pairing, "very early" (λίαν πρωΐ), for the women going to the tomb in 16:2.

Mark 6:51 λίαν exceedingly

Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,

Here: 'Very much'. It is the first of two piled-up intensifiers.

Mark 9:3 λίαν exceedingly

His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.

Here: Strengthens 'white': extremely, beyond the normal. Mark piles up words because the sight goes past ordinary description.

Mark 16:2 λίαν very

Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.

Luke 23:8 λίαν· exceedingly;

When 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 4:15 λίαν exceedingly

You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

2 John 1:4 λίαν exceedingly

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

Here: Strengthens the joy: not mild approval but real delight. The same pair of words, 'I rejoiced greatly', opens 3 John 3.

3 John 1:3 λίαν exceedingly

For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

Here: Intensifies the joy: 'very glad, overjoyed.' The same pairing, 'I rejoiced greatly', opens the body of 2 John (v. 4).