Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:26

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According to Moses, Joseph's brothers gave him gifts and bowed down to him as a sign of respect and possibly because they felt sorry for what they did to him in the past. It shows that they recognized Joseph's important position and were trying to make peace.

Genesis 43:26: And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which [was] in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

Contradiction with Genesis 41:55

Joseph was in charge of opening the storehouses and managing the food supply during the famine, indicating that others bowed to him, not the other way around.

Genesis 41:55: And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

God commands not to have other gods before Him, suggesting that bowing to others as an act of reverence contradicts this commandment.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

Peter refused to let Cornelius bow before him, indicating that bowing to someone other than God is inappropriate for Christians.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with Revelation 19:10

An angel specifically tells John not to bow down to him, reinforcing that worship-like reverence should be reserved for God alone.

Revelation 19:10: And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
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