Critical appraisal: Meaning of "very good"

Question PQRC 4 — Meaning of "very good"

In Genesis 1:31 all of God’s creation was described as “very good”. This has been taken to mean that humans (as part of God’s creation) were neither immortal nor (yet) dying. Is this a justifiable interpretation?

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Short title:	Meaning of "very good"
Proposed by: Paul
P, Q or RC?	Question (Biblical interpretation)
Description:	In Genesis 1:31 all of God’s creation was described as “very good”. This has been taken to mean that humans (as part of God’s creation) were neither immortal nor (yet) dying.
Comment by proposer:	This is based on the review of a video by Ron Cowie that was forwarded to me by Daphne. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQMY6TwXVM&list=PLapIoMHXBxJ9icjxg885kQnvMro-toPZW

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BP: yes but I think I've left out some context suggesting a simplification. Maybe add "Is this a justifiable reading?" to the description.

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Going ahead as PQRC 4 at Meaning of "very good"