Sun - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Sun
[ 1,,G2246, helios ]whence Eng. prefix helio," is used
(a) as a means of the natural benefits of light and heat, e.g., Matthew 5:45, and power, Revelation 1:16;
(b) of its qualities of brightness and glory, e.g., Matthew 13:43; Matthew 17:2; Acts 26:13; 1 Corinthians 15:41; Revelation 10:1; Revelation 12:1;
(c) as a means of destruction, e.g., Matthew 13:6; James 1:11; of physical misery, Revelation 7:16;
(d) as a means of judgment, e.g., Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24; Luke 21:25; Luke 23:45; Acts 2:20; Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:12; Revelation 9:2; Revelation 16:8.
Note: In Revelation 7:2; Revelation 16:12, anatole, "rising," used with helios, is translated "sunrising," RV (AV, "east").