Genesis 29:26

Laban said, “It is not our custom to give the younger daughter before the firstborn.

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

In Context

25In the morning, behold, it was Leah! Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve you for Rachel? Why then have you tricked me?”

27Complete the bridal week of this daughter, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.”

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Cross References

Genesis 48:18Joseph said to his father, “Not so, my father; for this is the firstborn. 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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