Genesis 42:6

And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.

Cross-reference

Genesis 37:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 37:7 records Joseph's dream of sheaves bowing to his sheaf — now fulfilled as his brothers bow here.

Genesis 41:40 Historical context

Genesis 41:40 records Pharaoh's appointment of Joseph over his house — now in 42:6 Joseph is the governor selling grain.

Genesis 41:41 Historical context

Genesis 41:41 states Pharaoh set Joseph over all Egypt — the very authority Joseph exercises as governor in 42:6.

Genesis 41:55 Historical context

Genesis 41:55 commands the Egyptians to go to Joseph for grain — in 42:6 he is the one selling to all people as governor.

Genesis 41:56 Historical context

Genesis 41:56 says Joseph opened storehouses and sold grain — in 42:6 he is the governor selling to all the people.

In Genesis 44:14, the brothers again fall before Joseph, repeating the same bowing gesture later in the narrative.

Genesis 45:8 Historical context

Genesis 45:8 confirms Joseph's role — God made him ruler over all Egypt, the same position he holds when his brothers bow.

Genesis 45:26 Historical context

Genesis 45:26 reports to Jacob that Joseph is ruler over all Egypt — the same authority seen when the brothers bow before him.

Genesis 41:43 shows people bowing to Joseph when he was made ruler — the brothers' bowing here confirms that authority.

Genesis 41:54 Historical context

Genesis 41:54 records the famine's onset that forces the brothers to Egypt, directly setting the stage for their bowing to Joseph.

In Genesis 43:26, the brothers again bow to Joseph with gifts, reinforcing the fulfillment of his dreams of their submission.

Genesis 50:18 repeats the brothers bowing to Joseph, now with full submission as slaves, echoing the same dynamic from 42:6.

Acts 7:10 Allusion

Acts 7:10 describes Joseph being made ruler over Egypt — the same position he holds when his brothers bow before him.

Psalm 105:16-21 summarizes Joseph's rise to power — including the famine and his appointment as ruler, matching his authority in 42:6.