What does the Bible say about every knee bowing to Christ?

Isaiah 45:23-24 proclaims that every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess, a certainty underscored by God's unchanging promise. This affirmation implies that both believers and non-believers will ultimately recognize Christ's authority. In Philippians 2:9-11, we further see that after Christ accomplished redemption, He was exalted by God, establishing that every creature will bow in acknowledgment of His lordship, either in reverent submission or in regret during judgment. The distinction lies in whether this confession is made now, by grace, or later, in acknowledgment of His judgment.