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πρόγονος G4269

G4269 is the Greek word πρόγονος, transliterated prógonos. The King James Version most often renders it parents.

Word: πρόγονοςTransliteration: prógonosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an ancestor, (grand-)parent.

Where it comes from

from G4266 (προγίνομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

parents 1×forefathers 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: forefather, parent.

Verses using πρόγονος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 5:4 · KJV

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.

2 Timothy 1:3 · KJV

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;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4269 mean?

G4269 is the Greek word πρόγονος (prógonos), meaning an ancestor, (grand-)parent.

How is G4269 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it parents (1 time), forefathers (1 time).

How many times does G4269 appear in the Bible?

πρόγονος (prógonos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4269 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4266 (προγίνομαι).

Nearby entries

G4266 · προγίνομαι — to be already, i.e. have previousy transpired G4267 · προγινώσκω — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee G4268 · πρόγνωσις — forethought G4270 · προγράφω — to write previously; figuratively, to…G4271 · πρόδηλος — plain before all men, i.e. obvious G4272 · προδίδωμι — to give before the other party has given

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