Genesis 29:26 kjv — And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.

King James Version

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

— Genesis 29:26, King James Version

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Genesis 29 — Context

23

And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

24

And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.

25

And it came to pass, that in the morning, 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?

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

27

Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.

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And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.

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And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid.

Genesis 29:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:26 say?
Genesis 29:26 in the King James Version reads: “And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.”
Where is Genesis 29:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 26.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 29:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:26 in?
Genesis 29:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 29:26?
Genesis 29:26 reads (KJV): “And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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