The snake (of the trouser variety) tempts Eve with the forbidden fruit (hanky panky) that she shares with Adam. The consequence of which is painful childbirth.

They’re even specifically stated to be naked for this situation.

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    7 months ago

    . In fact IIRC, the fact that they’re covering themselves up is what tips off God that they ate the fruit.

    You mean the all knowing all seeing deity didn’t know about it until they got dressed?

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      7 months ago

      They also successfully hid from Yahweh in the garden, and he had to search for them.

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        7 months ago

        I think that’s more about they disn’t come out to greet him. Like if you got home from work and your dog doesn’t come out wagging, you immediately know something is up.

        Of course, it still ignores precognition, but then God as described in the bible is literally impossible in so many ways, so…