gengwall

The statement about Adam’s rule is not directed at Adam and it is not imperative, so it seems clear that it is not a command. It is “future” (I know that isn’t necessarily a tense in Hebrew but that is how the line is understood) and is therefore predictive. Since it is directed toward Eve regarding how Adam will treat her, it is either a warning or a blessing. Given the overall context of Genesis 3, not to mention the immediate context of vs. 16, I don’t see how Adam’s rule could be viewed as having anything but a negative impact on Eve. Therefore, I can’t envision any interpretation other than a dire prediction.