Galatians 3:21

Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:21

BSB
Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.
AKJV
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, truly righteousness should have been by the law.
CPDV
So then, was the law contrary to the promises of God? Let it not be so! For if a law had been given, which was able to give life, truly justice would be of the law.
ERV
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.
NHEB
Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not. For if there had been a law given which could give life, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.
SMT
The law then against the promises of God? It may not be: for if a law had been given able to make alive, truly justice would be by the law.

Commentary for Galatians 3:21

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Overview of Galatians 3:21
Summary
Law cannot oppose promise; both serve divine purpose
Event
Defending law against accusation of contradiction
Estimated Time Period
c. 53 AD
Category
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