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Galatians 3

Galatians 3:15

The Purpose of the Law · Galatians 3:15–25
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Translations

Modern
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
Traditional
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
Literal
Brothers, I am speaking according to man. Even a covenant of man having been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds thereto.
Latin
Fratres (secundum hominem dico) tamen hominis confirmatum testamentum nemo spernit, aut superordinat.

Original

Greek
English
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.

Notes

Galatians 3:15

When a person dies, their written instructions about who should receive their property (called a will) cannot be changed. These instructions must be followed exactly as they were written.

Galatians 3:15–18

Jesus, not the law, has fulfilled the promise and agreement (covenant) made with Abraham.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Paul (Saul) Biblical Law

Parallels

Romans 7:1–6

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Faith Freedom, Liberty Inheritance Justification, Justified Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Breaking Covenants Contraception Contracts: Scriptures Illustrative of the Binding Force of Covenant of God with Men: Binding Covenant: Binding Covenant: Sacred Covenants: when Confirmed, Unalterable Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Will: A Testament: May not be Annulled Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation