> When, since Genesis 1:2 was it true that he was in a
> state like what I have bolded above?
How much time passed between the last day of Creation and the fall of Adam and Eve?
Neither of us was there, and the account doesn’t say.
I’ts my belief that that Satan was jealous of Adam and Eve. It offended his pride that God had for them a very special place in Creation.
By my reckoning, Satan’s rebellion took place AFTER the creation of Adam and Eve. How long after? Don’t know. The Scriptures don’t say.
They also don’t say what I’m saying above, but at least I’m honest enough to say that it is my belief, and that I don’t care whether you believe it or not. I do not feel compelled to convince you.
If you want to believe that Death came before Adam sinned, have at it.
I know that I’m not going to convince you, and I can tell you right now that you are not going to convince me.
Oh my! Have a good day.