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.