Genesis 29:26

New English Translation

“It is not our custom here,” Laban replied, “to give the younger daughter in marriage before the firstborn.

Cross References

Genesis 29:25

In the morning Jacob discovered it was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What in the world have you done to me! Didn’t I work for you in exchange for Rachel? Why have you tricked me?”

Genesis 29:27

Complete my older daughter’s bridal week. Then we will give you the younger one too, in exchange for seven more years of work.”

Genesis 48:18

Joseph said to his father, “Not so, my father, for this is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.