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

Passage Context

²⁴And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.

²⁵And 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?

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

²⁷Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this 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 also.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view the importance of tradition in your life?

What does it mean for you to respect cultural norms?

When have you felt pressured to conform to societal expectations?

Life Application

family

Consider how family traditions shape your relationships. Reflect on whether you uphold or challenge these traditions.

faith

Think about how cultural practices influence your faith. Are there traditions you need to reevaluate?

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