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55. Relatives Preferred

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible

By: James M. Freeman

Narrator: Chris Genthree

Genesis 29:19

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Genesis 29:19¹⁹And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me. (Genesis 29:19). It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man.

It is still customary among many Eastern tribes to give the preference in marriage to a cousin. It is expected that a man will marry his cousin. He is not compelled to do it, but he has the right, and she is not allowed to marry any other without his consent.

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• 35. Nose Jewels Bracelets

• 36. Bridal Presents

• 37. The Nurse

• 38. Uplifted Eyes Mark of Respect

• 39. The Veil

• 40. Woman's Tent Marriage

• 41. Birthright

• 42. Pottage

• 43. Customs Concerning Wells

• 44. Strife at Wells

• 45. Covenant Feasts

• 46. Seasoned Food

• 47. Time for Mourning

• 48. Sleeping Out of Doors

• 49. Monumental Stones

• 50. Well Stones

• 51. Wells Opened

• 52. Names From Animals

• 53. Men Kissing

• 54. Weak Eyes

• 55. Relatives Preferred

• 56. Brides Bought

• 57. Marriage Feast

• 58. The Elder First

• 59. Significant Names