1. Galates 4:9 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

What is the purpose of Paul’s question concerning the Galatians turning back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world?

Galates 4:9 (NEG79)

9 mais à présent que vous avez connu Dieu, ou plutôt que vous avez été connus de Dieu, comment retournez-vous à ces faibles et pauvres principes élémentaires auxquels vous voulez vous asservir encore?

Paul is surprised and disheartened to hear that the Galatians have substituted adherence to man-made rules and regulations for the gospel.1 He asks a question that is meant to show the foolishness of their decision to submit themselves to the old covenant law.