Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
These verses describe the fruits of the Spirit, such as peace and joy, as internal qualities, potentially contradicting the external, physical act of leaping for joy as described in Luke 1:44.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
This verse outlines that there is a time to weep and a time to laugh, which may imply that expressions of joy (like leaping) are situational, potentially contradicting the immediate and spontaneous nature of the joy depicted in Luke 1:44.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
This verse suggests that even in laughter the heart may ache, indicating that outward expressions of joy may not always reflect true inner joy, contrasting with the instinctive joy shown by the unborn child in Luke 1:44.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
This passage emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is more about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit rather than physical actions, potentially contradicting the physical reaction of leaping for joy.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Job 20:5
It speaks about the triumph of the wicked being brief and joy being momentary, which could contrast with the pure, everlasting joy associated with the presence of the Lord in Luke 1:44.
Job 20:5: That the triumphing of the wicked [is] short, and the joy of the hypocrite [but] for a moment? [short: Heb. from near]