πρόγονος (prógonos) — Forefather
Greek word study: πρόγονος (prógonos), Strong's G4269. an ancestor, (grand-)parent
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an ancestor, (grand-)parent
KJV translation words: forefather, parent
Strong's G4269 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 5:4 and last appears in 2 Timothy 1:3.
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Verses (all 2)
- 1 Timothy 5:4 — προγόνοις — to parents
- 2 Timothy 1:3 — προγόνων — my forefathers
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Named in this entry's derivation: G4266 προγίνομαι (progínomai).
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What does prógonos (G4269) mean?
An ancestor, (grand-)parent.
How is G4269 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4269 as: forefather, parent.
How often does πρόγονος (prógonos) appear?
Strong's G4269 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 5:4 and last appears in 2 Timothy 1:3.
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