What lie did the serpent tell Eve regarding the consequence of eating the fruit?
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Correct answer: You will surely not die
The serpent directly contradicted God's warning of death by telling Eve, 'You will surely not die.' This was the foundational lie that encouraged her to believe that God's word was untrue or a mere threat.
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