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Why are the 10 Commandments addressed to men and not both men and women if they are meant for everyone?

I’ve been reading the 10 Commandments, and it strikes me that they seem to be addressed primarily to men. For example, “you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife,” implies that the listener is male. Yet, the commandments are meant for both men and women to follow.

I understand that the patriarchal society of the time shaped the language and culture, but since these commandments are divine instructions from G-d, Who isn’t bound by cultural or societal norms, why are they phrased this way if these were universal rules meant for everyone?

I would greatly appreciate any insights or explanations from Jewish thought, commentary, or tradition that can help clarify this for me. Thank you in advance for your responses!

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