Contradiction with Genesis 11:7-9
Describes the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel, contrasting with the understanding of languages in Acts 2:7.
Genesis 11:7-9: Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
States that God is not the author of confusion, whereas Acts 2:7 presents a scene of amazement and perceived confusion.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with John 7:15
The Jews marveled at Jesus' teachings, questioning his learning; contrasts with the immediate understanding granted in Acts 2:7 without traditional learning.
John 7:15: And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? [letters: or, learning]
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
Foretells a time when wisdom and understanding will vanish, yet in Acts 2:7, understanding is miraculously given.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises reliance on God rather than one's own understanding, while Acts 2:7 shows understanding given directly by divine intervention.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13
Jesus speaks in parables so people will not understand, in contrast to the immediate understanding in Acts 2:7.
Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:21
Describes people who have ears but cannot hear, unlike the crowd in Acts 2:7 who understand in different languages.
Jeremiah 5:21: Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: [understanding: Heb. heart]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Discusses how spiritual truths are spiritually discerned, differing from the immediate comprehension seen in Acts 2:7.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.