Abraham, while resolving the conflict between his shepherd and that of Lot’, emphasized to Lot that they were brethren as he concluded his statement of peace. I personally believe that the statement ‘we are brethren’ is synonymous with ‘I love you’ in the context of that conversation, and it must have strengthened their relationship after the resolution of the conflict as the negative impact that conflict should have had on their relationship must have been neutralized. No wonder, Abraham was still committed to their relationship as ever, even after their separation.
