Galatians 3:17-18
Context3:17 What I am saying is this: The law that came four hundred thirty years later does not cancel a covenant previously ratified by God, 1 so as to invalidate the promise. 3:18 For if the inheritance is based on the law, it is no longer based on the promise, but God graciously gave 2 it to Abraham through the promise.
Galatians 3:20
Context3:20 Now an intermediary is not for one party alone, but God is one. 3
Galatians 6:7
Context6:7 Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. 4 For a person 5 will reap what he sows,
1 tc Most
2 tn On the translation “graciously gave” for χαρίζομαι (carizomai) see L&N 57.102.
3 tn The meaning of this verse is disputed. According to BDAG 634 s.v. μεσίτης, “It prob. means that the activity of an intermediary implies the existence of more than one party, and hence may be unsatisfactory because it must result in a compromise. The presence of an intermediary would prevent attainment, without any impediment, of the purpose of the εἶς θεός in giving the law.” See also A. Oepke, TDNT 4:598-624, esp. 618-19.
4 tn Or “is not mocked,” “will not be ridiculed” (L&N 33.409). BDAG 660 s.v. μυκτηρίζω has “of God οὐ μ. he is not to be mocked, treated w. contempt, perh. outwitted Gal 6:7.”
5 tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.