Galatians 3:20

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Modern

A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one.

Traditional

Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.

Literal

Now the mediator is not of one; but God is one.

Latin

Mediator autem unius non est: Deus autem unus est.

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English

A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one.

Notes

Galatians 3:20

The law of Moses was given through angels and a mediator (Moses). The law required agreement between God and the people. The law was conditional, with blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. In contrast, God gave his promise directly to Abraham without a mediator. It was God's promise alone, and God did not require anything in return.
but God is one: Paul used the basic Jewish creed (see Deuteronomy 6:4) to persuade non-Jewish Christians not to convert to Judaism.

Galatians 3:19–22

Paul's argument might make those hearing his message think the law of Moses has no purpose. However, Paul emphasizes the law's true purpose in order to correct false teaching about the law.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Paul (Saul) Biblical Law Our Advocate Symbolic Numbers The Limitations of Law

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