Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Zechariah 12:12 speaks of mourning, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:16 emphasizes the importance of rejoicing evermore.
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
While Zechariah 12:12 describes a time of mourning, Ecclesiastes 3:4 notes that there is a time to mourn and a time to dance, suggesting contrasting emotions.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:4
Zechariah 12:12 refers to a collective mourning, but Matthew 5:4 offers a blessing and comfort to those who mourn, showing a different aspect of how mourning is addressed.
Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22
This verse highlights a merry heart as beneficial, which contrasts with the sorrowful tone noted in Zechariah 12:12.
Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]
Contradiction with John 16:20
It states that those who mourn will be turned into joy, presenting a contradiction in the aftermath and purpose of weeping from the mourning in Zechariah 12:12.
John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3
Offers beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning, contradicting the ongoing mourning in Zechariah 12:12 by proposing a transformation into joy.
Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.