Genesis 29:26

“And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Laban said, it must not be so done in, our country,.... Or "in our place" (s); in this our city it is not usual and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 29:1-35

- Jacob’s Marriage 6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.” 16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.” 24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

It must not be so done in our country - It was an early custom to give daughters in marriage according to their…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:15-30

Here is, I. The fair contract made between Laban and Jacob, during the month that Jacob spent there as a guest, Gen…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

It is not so done Cf. Gen 20:9, Gen 34:7; 2Sa 13:12. Laban's excuse was specious, that it was necessary to conform to…