Gal 3:15 | NET2full | STEP | Brothers and sisters , I offer an example from everyday life : When a covenant has been ratified , even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.

‏ Galatians 3:15

15 Brothers and sisters, ^{▼▼tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.} I offer an example from everyday life: ^{▼▼tn Grk “I speak according to man,” referring to the illustration that follows.} When a covenant ^{▼▼tn The same Greek word, διαθήκη (diathēkē), can mean either “covenant” or “will,” but in this context the former is preferred here because Paul is discussing in vv. 16-18 the Abrahamic covenant.} has been ratified, ^{▼▼tn Or “has been put into effect.”} even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.