330. anathalló

Lexical Summary

anathalló: To revive, to flourish again, to sprout anew

Original Word: ἀναθάλλω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anathalló
Pronunciation: an-ath-AL-lo
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ath-al'-lo)
KJV: flourish again
NASB: revived
Word Origin: [from G303 (ἀνά - each) and thallo "to flourish"]

1. to revive

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flourish again, revive

From ana and thallo (to flourish); to revive -- flourish again.

see GREEK ana

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ana and thalló (to flourish)
Definition
to revive
NASB Translation
revived (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 330: ἀναθάλλω

ἀναθάλλω: 2 aorist ἀνέθαλον; (Psalm 27:7 (); Wis. 4:4; very rare in Greek writings and only in the poets, cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 195; (Veitch, under the word θάλλω; Winers Grammar, 87 (83); Buttmann, 59 (52))); to shoot up, sprout again, grow green again, flourish again (Homer, Iliad 1, 236; Aelian v. h. 5, 4); tropically, of those whose condition and affairs are becoming more prosperous: Philippians 4:10 ἀνεθάλετε τό ὑπέρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν ye have revived so as to take thought for me (the infinitive being the Greek accusative, or accusative of specification, Winers Grammar, 317 (298); cf. Ellicott at the passage). Others, according to a transitive use of the verb found only in the Sept. (Ezekiel 17:24; Sir. 1:18, etc.), render ye have revived (allowed to revive) your thought for me (the infinitive being taken as an object-accusative, Winers Grammar, 323 (303); Buttmann, 263 (226); cf. Lightfoot at the passage); against whom see Meyer at the passage.

Topical Lexicon

Flourishing Afresh in Christ

Strong’s Greek 330 portrays the image of fresh blossoms opening after a dormant season. The term captures the moment when life hidden beneath the surface bursts forth visibly—an apt picture of believers whose love is rekindled into active generosity. Used once in the New Testament, it conveys far more than sentimental warmth; it reveals the God-ordained rhythm of renewed care that accompanies authentic fellowship in the gospel.

Contextual Setting in Philippians

Philippians 4:10: “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.”

Paul is under house arrest in Rome, dependent on outside support. The congregation at Philippi—his first European church plant—had previously supplied his needs (Philippians 4:15-16). A lengthy interval of silence followed, occasioned not by indifference but by circumstance (“no opportunity”). Their latest gift, delivered through Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:25), signaled that their compassion had budded anew. Paul regards the gift as tangible evidence that the spiritual life of the church is still alive and thriving.

Spiritual Renewal and Partnership

1. A sign of covenant faithfulness. The Philippians’ renewed giving embodies the steadfast love expected within the new covenant community (John 13:34).
2. A witness to gospel advancement. By sustaining Paul, they share in the fruit of his ministry (Philippians 1:5; 4:17).
3. A pattern of seasonal ministry. Scripture often depicts growth in stages (Mark 4:28). Similarly, believers may experience intervals of dormancy before a fresh surge of obedience.

Comparative Biblical Imagery

• Psalm 92:12-14 celebrates that “the righteous will flourish like a palm tree.”
• Proverbs 11:25 affirms, “A generous soul will prosper.”
• Hosea 14:5-7 foretells Israel’s restoration: “He will bloom like the lily.”

The lone New-Testament occurrence of Strong’s 330 resonates with this wider biblical theme: flourishing follows God’s refreshing rain of grace.

Historical Reception in the Church

Early Christian commentators saw in Philippians 4:10 a model for missionary support. The Didache urged believers to “take up a collection…for those who teach you the word.” Later, Reformers cited the verse to ground congregational giving in gratitude rather than legal compulsion.

Practical Ministry Applications

• Mission partnerships: Churches today emulate Philippi by sustaining missionaries materially and in prayer.
• Pastoral care: Seasonal lapses in attention need not signal spiritual death; renewed engagement is possible through deliberate action.
• Stewardship teaching: Giving is portrayed not as loss but as the flowering of faith (2 Corinthians 9:6).

Devotional Reflections

Just as spring blossoms return, God can rekindle dormant zeal in any believer or fellowship. Moments of revival often begin with renewed vision of Christ’s sufficiency, move outward through tangible acts of generosity, and culminate in shared joy: “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). The singular appearance of Strong’s 330 thus invites continual expectation that the Lord will cause His people’s love to bloom again—and again—until He comes.

Forms and Transliterations

αναθάλλων ανέθαλε ανέθαλεν ανεθαλετε ανεθάλετε ἀνεθάλετε anethalete anethálete

Englishman's Concordance

Philippians 4:10 V-AIA-2P
GRK: ἤδη ποτὲ ἀνεθάλετε τὸ ὑπὲρ
NAS: at last you have revived your concern
KJV: me hath flourished again; wherein
INT: already at last you revived [your] of

Strong's Greek 330
1 Occurrence

ἀνεθάλετε — 1 Occ.