Galatians 3:19
What is written? (ESV)
Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary.
What does it say?
Why then the law [of Moses]? It was introduced because of sins, until the offspring [Jesus] should come, to whom the promise had been made, and it [law of Moses] was put in place through angels by an intermediary.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia (a region). Chapter 3 specifically argues the Christian’s justification by faith in Christ, not the [Old] law of Moses, while at the same time, drawing strong parallels between the two.
How Galatians 3:19 is applied across Bible answers
Who are the messengers of God?
The Old Law of Moses was communicated by angels. It has been replaced or superseded by the New Law, which has been communicated through Jesus Christ.
