Strong’s G0395

ἀνατολή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

anatolé

Pronunciation

an-at-ol-AY

Definition

Rising, East, Dawn, Branch

Meaning

(a) rising of the sun, hence (b) (sing. and plur.) the quarter whence the sun rises, the East.

Usage

The Greek word "anatolé" primarily refers to the act of rising, particularly in the context of celestial bodies like the sun. It is often used metaphorically to denote the east, as the direction of the sunrise, or the dawn, symbolizing new beginnings or hope. In some contexts, it is also used to refer to a "branch" or "shoot," indicating growth or emergence.

Bible references

Matthew 2:1;Matthew 2:2;Matthew 2:9;Matthew 8:11;Matthew 24:27;Mark 16:20;Luke 1:78;Luke 13:29;Revelation 7:2;Revelation 16:12;Revelation 21:13