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What does Genesis 3:22 mean?

God said, 'Now that humans know good and bad like us, we can't let them reach out and eat from the tree of life too, or they'll live forever.' Genesis 3:22 - Modern Text Bible

(God recognizes that humans now have knowledge like his, and he acts to prevent them from living forever in this fallen state.)