Why does God place Cherubims with "a flaming sword which turned every way" east of Eden?

A.
to guard the tree of life

B.
to mark the position of Eden

C.
to keep the serpent out of the garden

D.
to punish Adam and Eve

Question

Why does God place Cherubims with "a flaming sword which turned every way" east of Eden?	
 
 A.
to guard the tree of life
 
 B.
to mark the position of Eden
 
 C.
to keep the serpent out of the garden
 
 D.
to punish Adam and Eve

opcode · Answer

I reason that the answer choice A makes the most sense. I remember reading in Genesis something a about God placing cherubim to guard the way to the tree of life. In which I want to add, cherubim is already plural to my understanding.

babynini · Answer

Indeed, I think A is the best option:)

anonymous · Answer

thanks @babynini

anonymous · Answer

Yes, A.
P.S. I realize this was a month ago. I am not blind. :)