In her reply to the serpent, what restriction did Eve add to God's original command that was not mentioned in Genesis 2:17?
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Correct answer: That they should not touch it
While God told Adam not to eat the fruit, Eve told the serpent they must not eat it 'and you must not touch it.' This addition showed a potential misunderstanding or a self-imposed hedge around the law.
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