Strong’s G4269

πρόγονος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

progonos

Pronunciation

prog'-o-nos

Definition

Ancestor, forefather

Meaning

an ancestor.

Usage

The term "progonos" refers to an ancestor or forefather, someone from whom one is descended. In the New Testament, it is used to denote a familial lineage, emphasizing the continuity of faith and tradition passed down through generations.

Bible references

1 Timothy 5:4;2 Timothy 1:3