Gen 3:24 | TNotes | STEP | 3:24 Cherubim are a class of angelic beings that guard access to God’s presence (Exod 26:31 ; Ezek 28:14 ). • east ... of Eden: In Genesis, movement eastward often implies leaving the presence or blessing of God, whether in judgment (see also Gen 4:16 ), self-aggrandizement (11:2 ; 13:11 ), or estrangement (25:6 ).

bExod 26:31►

cEzek 28:14►

dGen 4:16►

‏ Genesis 3:24

3:24 ^a Cherubim are a class of angelic beings that guard access to God’s presence (Exod 26:31 ^b; Ezek 28:14 ^c).

• east ... of Eden: In Genesis, movement eastward often implies leaving the presence or blessing of God, whether in judgment (see also Gen 4:16 ^d), self-aggrandizement (11:2 ^e; 13:11 ^f), or estrangement (25:6 ^g).