Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρόγονος”
Understanding prógonos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
forefather, parent. - an ancestor, (grand-)parent
G4269
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρόγονος
Phoneticprog'-on-os
Transliterationprógonos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
forefather, parent. - an ancestor, (grand-)parent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: πρόγονος (prógonos) | |
| 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;” Word: πρόγονος (prógonos) |