Genesis 29:26
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GOD'S WORD® Translation (© 1995)
Laban answered, "It's not our custom to give the younger daughter [in marriage] before the older one.

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

American Standard Version
And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the first-born.

Young's Literal Translation
And Laban saith, 'It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the first-born;

Genesis 29:26 Additional Translations
Genesis 29:26 Parallel Commentaries
Country Custom Daughter Firstborn First-Born Laban Marriage Married Marry Older Practice Younger
Country Custom Daughter Firstborn First-Born Laban Marriage Married Marry Older Practice Younger
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Genesis 29:25 "What have you done to me?" Jacob asked Laban. "Didn't I work for you in return for Rachel? Why did you cheat me?"
Genesis 29:27 Finish the week of wedding festivities with this daughter. Then we will give you the other one too. But you'll have to work for me another seven years."