World English Bible
Genesis 29:26
“Laban said, "It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.”
Verse in context — Genesis 29
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Laban gave Zilpah his handmaid to his daughter Leah for a handmaid.
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It happened in the morning that, 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?
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Laban said, "It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn.
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Fulfill the week of this one, and we will give you the other also for the service which you will serve with me yet seven other years.
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Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. He gave him Rachel his daughter as wife.
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