Parallel Verses New Living Translation "It's not our custom here to marry off a younger daughter ahead of the firstborn," Laban replied. King James Bible And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. Darby Bible Translation And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn. World English Bible Laban said, "It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn. 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 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible29:26 It must be so done in our country - We have reason to think there was no such custom in his country; but if there was, and that he resolved to observe it, he should have told Jacob so, when he undertook to serve him for his younger daughter. Genesis 29:26 Parallel Commentaries Library GenesisThe Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Cross References Genesis 29:25 But when Jacob woke up in the morning--it was Leah! "What have you done to me?" Jacob raged at Laban. "I worked seven years for Rachel! Why have you tricked me?" Genesis 29:27 "But wait until the bridal week is over, then we'll give you Rachel, too--provided you promise to work another seven years for me." Jump to Previous Country Custom Daughter Firstborn First-Born Laban Marriage Married Marry Older Practice YoungerJump to Next Country Custom Daughter Firstborn First-Born Laban Marriage Married Marry Older Practice YoungerLinks Genesis 29:26 NIVGenesis 29:26 NLT Genesis 29:26 ESV Genesis 29:26 NASB Genesis 29:26 KJV Genesis 29:26 Bible Apps Genesis 29:26 Biblia Paralela Genesis 29:26 Chinese Bible Genesis 29:26 French Bible Genesis 29:26 German Bible Genesis 29:26 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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