Genesis 3:24

Genesis 3:24 in 6 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 side3:24 Or placed in front of 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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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

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 3:24 Cherubim are ministering angelic beings who avenge assaults on God’s holiness.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]

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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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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

24The Lord God 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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