Genesis 29:26

Laban responded, “It is not the practice in this place to give the younger in marriage first.

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In The King James Version

And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.

In Context

25And he said to his father-in-law, “What is it that you intended to do? Did I not serve you for Rachel? Why have you deceived me?”

27Complete a week of days with this mating. And then I will give this one to you also, for the service that you will provide to me for another seven years.”

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Cross References

Genesis 48:18And he said to his father: “It should not have come to pass this way, father. For this one is the firstborn. Place your right hand over his head.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 29:16-31

Jacob's Marriage. ( b. c. 1753.) 15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be? 16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. 18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I… Read the whole commentary →

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