Genesis 29:26

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 29:26

BSB
Laban replied, "It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older.
AKJV
And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
CPDV
Laban responded, "It is not the practice in this place to give the younger in marriage first.
ERV
And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.
NHEB
Laban said, "It is not our custom here to give the younger before the firstborn.
SMT
And Laban will say, It shall not be done so in our place, to give the small before the first-born.

Commentary for Genesis 29:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 29:26
Summary
Father explains custom of marrying eldest first
Place
Haran
Event
Justifying bride substitution
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative