Holy Scripture
Genesis 29:23
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“Do you see with how much solemnity they conducted weddings in ancient times? Take heed, you who are swept up in the excitement of satanic rituals and besmirch the solemnity of marriage at its very beginnings. Surely there's no place for flutes? Surely there's no place for cymbals? Surely there's no place for satanic d…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23And it was even, and he took his daughter Leah, and brought her in to Jacob, and Jacob went in to her.
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21And Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.
22And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a marriage feast.
— Genesis 29:23 —
24And Laban gave to his daughter Leah, Zilpah his handmaid, as a handmaid for her.
25And it was morning, and behold it was Leah; and Jacob said to Laban, What is this that thou hast done to me? did I not serve thee for Rachel? and wherefore hast thou deceived me?