Genesis 13:8

13:8 Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives. 1 

Genesis 38:23

38:23 Judah said, “Let her keep the things 2  for herself. Otherwise we will appear to be dishonest. 3  I did indeed send this young goat, but you couldn’t find her.”

1 tn Heb “men, brothers [are] we.” Here “brothers” describes the closeness of the relationship, but could be misunderstood if taken literally, since Abram was Lot’s uncle.

2 tn The words “the things” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.

3 tn Heb “we will become contemptible.” The Hebrew word בּוּז (buz) describes the contempt that a respectable person would have for someone who is worthless, foolish, or disreputable.