Genesis 29:26

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

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    14Then Laban said to him,“You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” So Jacob stayed with him for a month.

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    16(Now Laban had two daughters; the older one was named Leah, and the younger one Rachel.

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    27Complete my older daughter’s bridal week. Then we will give you the younger one too, in exchange for seven more years of work.”

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    27But Laban said to him,“If I have found favor in your sight, please stay here, for I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me on account of you.”

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    32Whoever has taken your gods will be put to death! In the presence of our relatives identify whatever is yours and take it.”(Now Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.)

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