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NASB | Genesis 3:24 So He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword which turned every direction to guard the way to the tree of life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:24 So God drove the man out; and at the east of the Garden of Eden He [permanently] stationed the cherubim and the sword with the flashing blade which turned round and round [in every direction] to protect and guard the way (entrance, access) to the tree of life. [Rev 2:7; 22:2, 14, 19] |
Subject: Why did God block access to the tree of |
Bible Note: Interesting point Doc that you bring up this act of mercy. One might ask, how could it possibly be merciful of God to block access to this tree of life? After all, if one could "eat" of it then one would live forever. Isn't that what we want? Doesn't man want to live for ever? But do we want to live for ever in this life that is tainted with sin and suffering and prevents us from enjoying the relationship with our Lord as it was intended in the beginning? Or do we want to have everlasting life in heaven with our Lord and enjoy the relationship with Him where we are in His presence at all times and there is no sin or suffering? God truly is merciful! Looking back on my post I'm afraid I may have used a poor choice of words and approach. I was thinking bigger picture (access to eternal life with Christ) when I said the tree of life is not blocked and sort of took the scripture out of context. I'm thankful for your post because it allowed me to see how hastily I posted and basically miss represented the actual scripture. Thank God for His mercy and thank you for your post! |