Contradiction with Lamentations 1:1
Describes a city that was full of people but is now lonely, emphasizing desolation and weeping instead of joy.
Lamentations 1:1: How doth the city sit solitary, [that was] full of people! [how] is she become as a widow! she [that was] great among the nations, [and] princess among the provinces, [how] is she become tributary!
Contradiction with Isaiah 24:11
Highlights the lack of joy, where “All joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone,” contrasting the joyfulness in Acts 8:8.
Isaiah 24:11: [There is] a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
Contradiction with Revelation 18:19
Depicts a scene of desolation and lamentation over a fallen city, showing an absence of joy and great weeping instead.
Revelation 18:19: And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:10
Indicates the removal of joy and gladness from the city, opposite to the rejoicing found in Acts 8:8.
Jeremiah 25:10: Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle. [I will...: Heb. I will cause to perish from them]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:26
Notes "Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumor shall be upon rumor," portraying distress rather than joy.
Ezekiel 7:26: Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.