Genesis 29:26

Laban said, “It is not the custom among us to give the younger in marriage before the older.

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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

25When in the morning Jacob found it was Leah, he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?”

27Remain with this one during the marriage week, then we will give you the other also for the service which you will give me during seven more years.”

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Cross References

Genesis 48:18Joseph said to his father, “Not so, my father; this one is the eldest; put your right hand upon 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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