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