Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:13
Suggests that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness, implying light does not always overcome or understand darkness.
Ecclesiastes 2:13: Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. [that...: Heb. that there is an excellency in wisdom more than in folly, etc]
Contradiction with Job 17:12
Indicates that the transformation of darkness to light can be illusory, not an actual overcoming.
Job 17:12: They change the night into day: the light [is] short because of darkness. [short: Heb. near]
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
Warns against those who call darkness light, suggesting a possible confusion or misunderstanding between the two.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:16
Urges people to give glory to God before He turns their light into darkness, implying light can be overcome by darkness.
Jeremiah 13:16: Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, [and] make [it] gross darkness.
Contradiction with Luke 22:53
Jesus mentions the hour and power of darkness during His arrest, indicating a moment when darkness seems to have prevailed.
Luke 22:53: When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.