ἀναθάλλω
anathállō
G330 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
to grow or sprout again, to revive by sending forth new shoots or growth; primarily used of plants or trees literally coming back to life or flourishing anew, and by extension used figuratively of people or entities experiencing renewed vitality, prosperity, or vigor.
Semantic Range
to sprout again, to revive, to renew growth, to flourish again, to prosper anew (literally or figuratively)
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀνά ('up, again') and the verb θάλλω ('to bloom, to sprout, to thrive'), thus meaning 'to bloom again' or 'to shoot up again'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἀναθάλλω occurs rarely in Greek literature, found mainly in Hellenistic and later sources, including the Septuagint (e.g., Job 14:7, Wisdom of Solomon 4:3) and once in the New Testament (Philippians 4:10). In classical Greek, θάλλω itself was already used for thriving or prospering, both literally and metaphorically. The compound ἀναθάλλω intensifies the sense of renewal or restoration (to flourish again). In the Septuagint, it expresses the concept of regeneration or revival, especially of natural or moral vitality. In Philippians 4:10, Paul uses it metaphorically of the renewed concern or care demonstrated by the Philippians. Standard English Bible translations typically render it 'revive' or 'flourish again,' which captures the central metaphor but risks losing the vivid botanical nuance present in the Greek. The word does not carry theological overtones of resurrection but rather general renewal of life or prosperity, whether of vegetation or communal spirit. Other related Greek terms include βλαστάνω (to sprout), θυμάω (to grow up), and ἀναβλαστάνω (to sprout anew).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀνά and (to flourish); to revive:--flourish again.
Root Family
ἀναθάλλω (anathallō) — to bloom, to sprout, to thrive again
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G330-01 |
ἀνεθάλετε | anethalete | V AOR ACT IND 2P PL |
you revived | you were flourishing again | you revived | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G330-01 |
Philippians 4:10 | ἀνεθάλετε | anethalete | V AOR ACT IND 2P PL |
you revived | you were flourishing again | you revived |