Genesis 3:24

Genesis 3:24 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24After he drove the man out, he placed on the east sideof the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

24So 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

24So 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 andguard the way (entrance, access) to the tree of life. [Rev 2:7; 22:2, 14, 19]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

24So He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

24So 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.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

24Thus he cast out man, and at the East side of the garden of Eden he set the Cherubims, and the blade of a sworde shaken, to keepe the way of the tree of life.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

24So he drove out the man; and he placed cherubimat the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

24The LordGod drove him out and then placed angels on the east side of the garden. He also placed there a flaming sword that flashed back and forth. The angels and the sword guarded the way to the tree of life.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

24Then God put cherubs to be guards for the garden. God put them on the east side of the garden. There was also a swordof fire that moved quickly from side to side. As a result, nobody could go near to the tree that gives life.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

24indeed, He casts out the man, and causes the cherubim to dwell at the east of the Garden of Eden with the sword of flame whirling around to guard the way of the Tree of Life.

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