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What does 'every knee shall bow' mean in relation to Christ's authority?

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'Every knee shall bow' refers to Christ's ultimate authority over all creation, established by God the Father.

The phrase 'every knee shall bow' is grounded in the deity and kingship of Christ, as demonstrated through the story of Joseph being placed in authority by Pharaoh. This foreshadows Christ's exaltation by God, who has decreed that all shall submit to Him. Philippians 2:10-11 states that 'at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.' This emphasizes that His reign is not just a theoretical concept but a reality that will be acknowledged ultimately by every being, affirming His sovereignty and authority as the one who has revealed God’s mysteries and established His kingdom on earth.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:10-11

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