Genesis 3:24
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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. ”
כְּרוּב
Cherubim. Powerful angelic beings who guard the holiness and presence of God. They guarded Eden after the Fall and their images were placed on the Ark of the Covenant.
עֵץ
the tree of
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עֵץ
Tree. Ets. A tree planted by rivers of water. The righteous person is like a tree with deep roots in God's word, bearing fruit in season and never withering.
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חֶרֶב
Sword
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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דֶּרֶךְ
the way of
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דֶּרֶךְ
Way, road, path. Derek. The way of the LORD. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God guides every step of those who trust Him.
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לִשְׁכָּה
Flaming
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לִשְׁכָּה
a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
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לַהַט
the flame of
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לַהַט
a blaze; also (from the idea of enwrapping) magic (as covert)
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עֵדֶן
Eden
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עֵדֶן
Eden, the region of Adam's home
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