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