Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
While Matthew 2:10 describes joy upon seeing the star, Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increasing knowledge and wisdom leads to sorrow rather than joy.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Isaiah 8:22
This verse speaks of looking to the earth and seeing trouble and darkness, instead of light and joy, in contrast to the joy seen upon the arrival of the star in Matthew 2:10.
Isaiah 8:22: And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and [they shall be] driven to darkness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
Whereas Matthew 2:10 is about finding joy, this verse highlights a search for peace and good without finding any, contrary to the magi’s joyful reaction.
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
This verse mentions that there can be sorrow amid laughter, contrasting the pure joy Matthew 2:10 suggests upon seeing the star.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15
It speaks of joy ceasing and dancing turning into mourning, the reverse scenario of the joy described in Matthew 2:10.
Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.