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Genesis 29:26

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 29:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the first-born.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

Context — Genesis 29

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him. And he went in unto her.
24And Laban gave Zilpah his handmaid unto his daughter Leah for a handmaid.
25And it came to pass in the morning that, 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?
26And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the first-born.
27Fulfil the week of this one, and we will give thee the other also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
28And jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. And he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife.
29And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her handmaid.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Laban said, it must not be so done in, our country, etc.] Or “in our place” f1481; in this our city it is not usual and customary to do so; he does not deny what he had done in beguiling him, nor the agreement he had made with him, but pleads the custom of the place as contrary to it: to give the younger, that is, in marriage, before the firstborn; but it does not appear there was any such custom, and it was a mere evasion; or otherwise, why did not he inform him of this when he asked for Rachel? and why did he enter into a contract with him, contrary to such a known custom? and besides; how could he have the nerve to call the men of the city, and make a feast for the marriage of his…”
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