G4269: πρόγονος
prógonos · “parent/ancestor”
Definition
an ancestor, (grand-)parent
KJV translates it as: forefather, parent
Word origin: from G4266 (προγίνομαι);
Extended definition
πρό-γονος, -ον
(προγίνομαι), [in LXX: Est.4:17, Sir.8:4, al. ;]
1. born before.
2. As subst., in pl., οἱ π., ancestors, forefathers: 2Ti.1:3; of living parents (so Plat.), 1Ti.5:4.†
(AS)
(προγίνομαι), [in LXX: Est.4:17, Sir.8:4, al. ;]
1. born before.
2. As subst., in pl., οἱ π., ancestors, forefathers: 2Ti.1:3; of living parents (so Plat.), 1Ti.5:4.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4269 is translated
- to parents; ×1
- my forefathers ×1
Bible verses with G4269 (prógonos)
Prógonos appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Timothy 5:4
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
- 2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;