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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] |
Bible Question: What does Genesis 3:24 mean? Why was the way to the tree of life blocked? |
Bible Answer: This is the account of how man was separated from the Garden of Eden. The way was blocked in order to clearly demonstrate that, unless the law and justice of God was completely satisfied, no life or salvation was to be had. There is only one way to the tree of life, and that is three the shed blood of Christ on Calvary. |