Genesis 43:28

And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

Cross-references

Genesis 37:7 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 37:7, Joseph's dream shows sheaves bowing to his sheaf—here his brothers literally bow, fulfilling that prophecy.

Genesis 37:9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 37:9, Joseph dreams of the sun, moon, and stars bowing—here his brothers bow, fulfilling that second dream.

Genesis 37:10 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 37:10, Joseph's dream of his brothers bowing is fulfilled here — the earlier prophecy becomes reality.

Mark 15:19 Contrast

In Mark 15:19, soldiers mock Jesus with kneeling — a stark contrast to the genuine submission here; one is homage, the other derision.

In Proverbs 14:19, evil bow before the good — a thematic echo of Joseph's brothers bowing to the righteous Joseph.