Prógonos — G4269

Definition

adjective

an ancestor, (grand-)parent

1. used of a mother, grandparents, and (if such survive) great-grandparents

Usually translated as

forefather, parent

Origin

from G4266

• progínomai (G4266)

Occurrences

Prógonos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• 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 (προγόνοις): for that is good and acceptable before God.
• 2 Timothy 1:3 — I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers (προγόνων) with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;