πρόγονος
progonosparent/ancestorHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
πρό-γονος, -ον
(προγίνομαι), [in LXX: Esther 4:17, Sir.8.4, al. ;]
1. born before.
2. As subst., in pl., οἱ π., ancestors, forefathers: 2 Timothy 1:3; of living parents (so Plat.), 1 Timothy 5:4.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Timothy 5:4προγόνοις · parentsBut if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
- 2 Timothy 1:3προγόνων · [my] forefathersI thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.