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What does Genesis 3:5 mean?

God knows that if you eat from that tree, your eyes will be opened. You'll understand things like he does—you'll know the difference between good and bad. Genesis 3:5 - Modern Text Bible

(The serpent is tempting the woman by suggesting that God is holding something back from her, implying that eating the fruit will make her wise like God.)