Genesis 42:10
And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.
Cross-reference
Genesis 37:8
Contrast
In Genesis 37:8, brothers rejected Joseph's authority; here they call him 'my lord' — a dramatic reversal.
Genesis 43:20
Parallel
In Genesis 43:20, the same brothers repeat 'my lord' in the ongoing narrative — direct continuation.
Genesis 27:29
Prophetic fulfillment
In Genesis 27:29, Isaac prophesies that brothers will bow to Jacob — here the brothers bow to Joseph by calling him 'my lord', echoing that theme of submission.
Genesis 27:37
Prophetic fulfillment
In Genesis 27:37, Isaac declares Jacob lord over his brothers — this mirrors the brothers addressing Joseph as 'my lord' in their response.
Genesis 44:9
Parallel
In Genesis 44:9, they offer to be slaves — deepening the servitude language from 'your servants' here.