Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4269
πρόγονος
progonos · “parent/ancestor”
Used 2 times across 2 books
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.†
(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.†
Where it appears
1 Timothy1
2 Timothy1
In the text
1 Timothy 5:4But 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 1:3I 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;
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