He went on to deceive Eve into believing that God was withholding something good and that by eating the fruit, she would become like God, having moral independence. ​ — Gen.
Saatanal õnnestuski Eeva ära petta ning see hakkas uskuma, et Jumal varjab tema eest midagi head ja et puust süües võib ta saada Jumala sarnaseks, moraalselt sõltumatuks.