Text -- Genesis 29:26 (NET)

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

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Gen 29:26

¹ 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.

² tn Heb “to give the younger.” The words “daughter” and “in marriage” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.