Contradiction with Matthew 5:4
This verse encourages mourning and promises comfort, which contrasts with Ezekiel 24:22, where people are told not to mourn.
Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
This verse states there is a time to mourn, contradicting Ezekiel 24:22’s instruction not to mourn.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
This verse suggests joy comes in the morning after a night of mourning, which contradicts the prohibition of mourning in Ezekiel 24:22.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with Romans 12:15
This verse encourages believers to weep with those who weep, contrasting with Ezekiel 24:22’s directive not to mourn visibly.
Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Contradiction with John 11:33-35
Jesus weeping at the death of Lazarus contrasts with Ezekiel 24:22’s instruction against showing mourning.
John 11:33-35: When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, [was troubled: Gr. he troubled himself]
Contradiction with James 4:9
This verse calls for mourning and weeping as a form of repentance, which opposes Ezekiel 24:22’s requirement to refrain from mourning.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.