## his sister's son ## "his nephew" ## embraced him ## "hugged him" ## kissed him ## In ancient Near East, it is common to greet a relative with a kiss. However, it is normally done between men. If your language has an affectionate greeting for a relative, use that. If not, use what is appropriate. ## Jacob told Laban all these things ## "then Jacob told Laban everything he told Rachel" ## my bone and my flesh ## This phrase means they are directly related. Alternate translation: "my relative" or "a member of my family." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])