Genesis 29:26
King James Version (KJV)
And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
In context
24 And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
25 And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
26 And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
28 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.
Genesis 29:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
- WEB World English Bible
- Laban said, “It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the first-born.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Laban saith, 'It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the first-born;
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Laban said, it must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the first-born.