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Connecting Statement:
Paul tells the believers in Galatia why God gave the law.
What, then, was the purpose of the law?
Paul uses a rhetorical question to introduce the next topic he wants to discuss. It can also be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "I will tell you what the purpose of the law is." or "Let me tell you why God gave the law." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
It was added
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God added it" or "God added the law" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
The law was put into force through angels by a mediator
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God issued the law with the help of angels, and a mediator put it into force" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
a mediator
"a representative"