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Genesis 29:26

World English Bible

Laban said, “It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.

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Genesis 29:26 in other translations

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

Genesis 29:26 · American Standard Version

Genesis 29:26 in context

  1. 24Laban gave Zilpah his servant to his daughter Leah for a servant.
  2. 25In the morning, behold, it was Leah! He said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Didn’t I serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?”
  3. 26Laban said, “It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.
  4. 27Fulfill the week of this one, and we will give you the other also for the service which you will serve with me for seven more years.”
  5. 28Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. He gave him Rachel his daughter as wife.