Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the worship of only one God, contradicting Hosea 10:5, which discusses fear and worship of the calves of Beth-aven, signifying idolatry.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse warns against following other gods, which contradicts Hosea 10:5, where the people are seen fearing idol representation of calves.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
This verse states there is no God besides the Lord, opposing Hosea 10:5's acknowledgement of idolatrous worship practices.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
This verse instructs not to go after other gods, contrasting with Hosea 10:5, which describes people fearing idols.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
This verse declares that an idol is nothing in the world, contradicting Hosea 10:5, which shows reverence towards idols.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with Acts 17:29
This verse argues against representing the divine with gold, silver, or stone, contradicting Hosea 10:5, where such idol worship is depicted.
Acts 17:29: Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:21
This verse advises to keep oneself from idols, directly opposing the idol worship described in Hosea 10:5.
1 John 5:21: Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Paradox #1
This verse shows how people are devoted to idols and false gods instead of being loyal to the true God. The contradiction or conflict here is that people put their trust and worship in something created by humans, showing inconsistency with the teachings that emphasize worshipping only one true God. This demonstrates the struggle between human practices and divine commandments, where people often fail to align their actions with their faith.