Resident Theologian

Another way to think of Eve is as resident theologian. Her response to the snake is learned. She has thought about the command and interpreted it. She also seems to immediately recognize the truth of the what the serpent is saying. Adam and Eve will indeed live and not die as Jesus tells us. They will also be "as gods," even again as Jesus says. But, of course, where Jesus loves us and tells us the truth, the serpent was wanting to destroy humanity. The best way to do this is by using what is true in the service of a lie.