Genesis 3:24
“So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”
Genesis 3:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he cast out Adam; and placed before the paradise of pleasure Cherubims, and a flaming sword, turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden the Cherubim, and the flame of a sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
- DARBYDarby
- And he drove out Man; and he set the Cherubim, and the flame of the flashing sword, toward the east of the garden of Eden, to guard the way to the tree of life.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So he drove out the man; and he placed Cherubs at the east of the garden of Eden, and the flame of a sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- yea, he casteth out the man, and causeth to dwell at the east of the garden of Eden the cherubs and the flame of the sword which is turning itself round to guard the way of the tree of life.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. ###
Context: Genesis 3
22And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
23Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
24So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
About Genesis 3: Creation of Man
The man and woman disobey God and eat from the forbidden tree. This causes them to realize they are naked and they feel ashamed. God punished them and they were forced to leave the garden.
Commentary
Genesis 3 is the chapter in which the fall of man is described. It begins with the serpent tempting Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which God had forbidden them to do. Eve is tempted by the serpent's promise that she will become like God if she eats the fruit. She then gives the fruit to Adam, who also eats it. As a result of their disobedience, God curses the serpent, the ground, and Adam and Eve.
The fall of man is a pivotal moment in the Bible, as it marks the beginning of sin and death in the world. It is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of following God's commands. It also serves as a warning to us today that we should not be tempted by the promises of the world, but instead remain faithful to God.