G4269

πρόγονος

progonos

Adjective · From προγίνομαι (G4266)

From G4266; an ancestor, (grand-)parent:—forefather, parent.

Outline

born before, older

of ancestors
of a mother
of grandparents
of great-grand parents (if they are still alive)

Usages

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.

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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;

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