Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse emphasizes peacemaking, which contrasts with the violence and destruction described in Hosea 10:14.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
It foresees a time when nations will not engage in war, contrasting the warfare in Hosea 10:14.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 34:14
Advises turning from evil and seeking peace, contrasting with the conflict and destruction in Hosea 10:14.
Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Urges living peacefully with everyone, in contrast to the described battle and siege in Hosea 10:14.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Speaks of beating swords into plowshares, conflicting with the war imagery in Hosea 10:14.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
Hosea 10:14 mentions an event where a king is defeated, similar to the destruction of certain cities in Israel's history. A potential contradiction or inconsistency is the lack of a specific historical record or clear identification of the king and event being referenced. This makes it difficult to connect the biblical description with known historical events or figures, causing uncertainty about when exactly this happened.
Paradox #2
Hosea 10:14 talks about violence and destruction as a consequence of people's actions. The contradiction might be that a loving and merciful God allows or causes such harsh punishment. People might struggle to understand why severe actions are used to correct disobedience. This can seem inconsistent with ideas of forgiveness and compassion.