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After all, we are close relatives! <a href="/esv/genesis/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kinsmen. <a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. <a href="/kjv/genesis/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/13.htm">New King James Version</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are relatives! <a href="/nasb/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Abram said to Lot, &#8220Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. <a href="/lsb/genesis/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. <a href="/amp/genesis/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife and disagreement between you and me, nor between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, because we are relatives. <a href="/csb/genesis/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Abram said to Lot, &#8220Please, let&#8217s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. <a href="/asv/genesis/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we are brethren. <a href="/cev/genesis/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Abram said to Lot, "We are close relatives. We shouldn't argue, and our men shouldn't be fighting one another. <a href="/erv/genesis/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren. <a href="/gwt/genesis/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Abram said to Lot, "Please, let's not have any more quarrels between us or between our herders. After all, we're relatives. <a href="/gnt/genesis/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Abram said to Lot, "We are relatives, and your men and my men shouldn't be quarreling. <a href="/isv/genesis/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Abram told Lot, "Please, let's not have strife between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. <a href="/msb/genesis/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot, ?Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. <a href="/net/genesis/13.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/genesis/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives. <a href="/wbt/genesis/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren. <a href="/web/genesis/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Abram said to Lot, “Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; for we are relatives. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Abram says to Lot, “Please let there not be strife between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds, for we [are] men—brothers. <a href="/ylt/genesis/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Abram saith unto Lot, 'Let there not, I pray thee, be strife between me and thee, and between my shepherds and thy shepherds, for we are men -- brethren. <a href="/slt/genesis/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Abram will say to Lot, Now there shall not be strife between me and between thee, and between my shepherds and between thy shepherds, for we are men brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Abram therefore said to Lot: Let there be no quarrel, I beseech thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen: for we are brethren. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Abram said to Lot: “I ask you, let there be no quarrel between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds. For we are brothers. <a href="/nabre/genesis/13.htm">New American Bible</a> So Abram said to Lot: “Let there be no strife between you and me, or between your herders and my herders, for we are kindred. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herders and my herders; for we are kindred.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds; for we are brethren. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Abram said to Lot, “There will not be strife between me and you and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen because we men are brothers.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Abram said unto Lot: 'Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren. <a href="/sep/genesis/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abram said to Lot, Let there not be a strife between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen, for we are brethren. <a href="/parallel/genesis/13-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2784" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Abram and Lot Part Ways</a> …7And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land. 8<a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">So Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3876.htm" title="3876: lō·wṭ (N-proper-ms) -- Abraham's nephew. The same as lowt; Lot, Abraham's nephew.">Lot,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">let there be</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4808.htm" title="4808: mə·rî·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Strife, contention. From riyb; quarrel.">contention</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bê·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- An interval, space between. ">between you and me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇê·ne·ḵā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- An interval, space between. ">or between</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘ay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">your herdsmen</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘e·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">and my herdsmen.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">After all,</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·nā·ḥə·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">we</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥîm (N-mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">are brothers.</a> 9Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a> Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7</a> The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a> and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13-15</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. / Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">1 Peter 3:11</a> He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a> A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a> To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out. <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a> It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel. <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Proverbs 25:8-10</a> do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? / Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Proverbs 26:20</a> Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Proverbs 29:22</a> An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we be brothers.Let.<a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6,7</a> But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers… brethren.<a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Genesis 11:27-31</a> Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot… <a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.<a href="/exodus/2-13.htm">Exodus 2:13</a> And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Herdmen</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Herdsmen</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Quarreling</a> <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Strife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/13-12.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Herdmen</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Herdsmen</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/genesis/13-9.htm">Please</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Quarreling</a> <a href="/genesis/24-4.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Strife</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 13</div>1. <a href="/genesis/13-1.htm">Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/13-8.htm">Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country,</a> 10. <a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">and Lot goes toward Sodom.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">God renews his promise to Abram.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So Abram said to Lot Abram, later known as Abraham, is the patriarch of the Hebrew people. His relationship with Lot, his nephew, is significant as it demonstrates family dynamics and the importance of kinship in ancient cultures. Abram's leadership and wisdom are evident as he takes the initiative to address potential conflict. This reflects his role as a peacemaker, a trait that is valued throughout Scripture.Please let there be no contention between you and me Abram's plea for peace highlights the biblical principle of living in harmony with others. Contention and strife are often seen as destructive forces in the Bible, and Abram's desire to avoid them aligns with teachings found in <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a> and <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a>. This phrase underscores the importance of resolving disputes amicably and prioritizing relationships over material possessions.or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen The mention of herdsmen indicates the pastoral lifestyle of Abram and Lot, which was common in the ancient Near East. The conflict likely arose from competition for resources such as water and grazing land, which were vital for their livestock. This situation reflects the broader theme of human conflict over resources, a recurring issue throughout history and Scripture.After all, we are kinsmen Abram appeals to their familial bond to resolve the conflict, emphasizing the importance of family unity. The term "kinsmen" signifies a close relationship, which in the cultural context of the time, carried obligations of loyalty and mutual support. This appeal to kinship is a recurring theme in the Bible, seen in stories like Joseph and his brothers, and is a precursor to the New Testament's emphasis on the family of believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a> Later known as Abraham, he is a key patriarch in the Bible, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. In this passage, he demonstrates wisdom and peacemaking. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lot.htm">Lot</a> Abram's nephew, who traveled with him from Haran. Lot's herdsmen were in conflict with Abram's, prompting Abram to seek a peaceful resolution. 3. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The land where Abram and Lot were dwelling at the time. It was a land promised to Abram's descendants by God. 4. <a href="/topical/h/herdsmen.htm">Herdsmen</a> The servants of Abram and Lot who were responsible for tending their flocks. Their conflict over resources led to the need for resolution. 5. <a href="/topical/c/conflict.htm">Conflict</a> The strife between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot, which serves as the catalyst for Abram's proposal for peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/peacemaking_as_a_godly_trait.htm">Peacemaking as a Godly Trait</a> Abram's initiative to resolve conflict highlights the importance of peacemaking as a reflection of God's character. <a href="/topical/f/family_unity.htm">Family Unity</a> Abram's reminder that they are "brothers" underscores the value of maintaining unity and harmony within families and communities. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_relationships_over_material_gain.htm">Prioritizing Relationships Over Material Gain</a> Abram's willingness to let Lot choose the land first shows a prioritization of relationships over possessions. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_conflict_resolution.htm">Wisdom in Conflict Resolution</a> Abram's approach demonstrates the wisdom of addressing issues directly and seeking amicable solutions. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> By allowing Lot to choose first, Abram shows trust in God's provision and promises, rather than relying on his own understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13</a> <a href="/q/how_to_attain_eternal_life_in_christianity.htm">What is the historical background of the Perizzites?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_abraham's_life.htm">What are the key events in Abraham's life?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_conflict.htm">What does the Bible say about family conflict?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_avoid_fights_and_promote_peace.htm">How can we avoid quarreling and promote peace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8, 9) Let there be no strife.--It is evident that Lot was beginning to take part with his herdmen, and regard himself as an injured man. But Abram meets him with the utmost generosity, acknowledges that their growth in wealth rendered a separation necessary, and gives him his choice. And Lot accepts it. Instead of feeling that it was due to his uncle's age and rank to yield to him the preference, he greedily accepts the offer, selects the region that seemed to offer the greatest earthly advantages, but finds in the long run that it has perils which far outweigh its promises of wealth and pleasure.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And Abram said unto Lot. Perceiving probably that Lot's face was not towards him as usual, and being desirous to avert the danger of collision between his nephew and himself. Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and (i.e. either identifying himself and his nephew with their subordinates, or fearing that the strife of their subordinates might spread to themselves, hence, as) between my herd-men and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Literally, men brethren (cf. <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Genesis 11:27, 31</a>; <a href="/exodus/2-13.htm">Exodus 2:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>). Abram and Lot were kinsmen by nature, by relationship, and by faith (vide <a href="/genesis/11-31.htm">Genesis 11:31</a>; <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">2 Peter 2:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/13-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Abram אַבְרָ֜ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Lot, ל֗וֹט (lō·wṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3876.htm">Strong's 3876: </a> Lot -- Abraham's nephew “Please נָ֨א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' let there be תְהִ֤י (ṯə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be no אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not contention מְרִיבָה֙ (mə·rî·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4808.htm">Strong's 4808: </a> Strife, contention between you and me, בֵּינִ֣י (bê·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between or between וּבֵינֶ֔יךָ (ū·ḇê·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between your herdsmen רֹעַ֖י (rō·‘ay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7473.htm">Strong's 7473: </a> Pastoral, a shepherd and my herdsmen. רֹעֶ֑יךָ (rō·‘e·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7473.htm">Strong's 7473: </a> Pastoral, a shepherd After all, כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃ (’ă·nā·ḥə·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We are brothers. אַחִ֖ים (’a·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/13-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 13:8 Abram said to Lot Please let there (Gen. 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