Gen 29:26 | NET2full | STEP | “It is not our custom here ,” Laban replied , “to give the younger daughter in marriage before the firstborn .

Genesis 29:26

26 “It is not our custom here,” ^{▼▼tn Heb “and Laban said, ‘It is not done so in our place.’” The order of the introductory clause and the direct discourse has been rearranged in the translation for stylistic reasons.} Laban replied, “to give the younger daughter in marriage ^{▼▼tn Heb “to give the younger.” The words “daughter” and “in marriage” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.} before the firstborn.