Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18
Hosea 10:6 mentions Israel's shame over their idol and the offering of it to King Jareb, while 2 Kings 17:18 states that God was angry with Israel and removed them out of His sight, which suggests a broader context of judgment rather than delivering an object to a foreign king.
2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:18
Hosea 10:6 refers to Israel being ashamed of their idol, which they present to a foreign power, while Jeremiah 7:18 describes the people making offerings to the "queen of heaven," showing a continued practice of idolatry without explicit mention of shame or offering to foreign rulers.
Jeremiah 7:18: The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead [their] dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. [queen...: or, frame, or, workmanship of heaven]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
Hosea 10:6 talks about Israel's idol and their shame before a foreign king, whereas Isaiah 30:1-2 criticizes Israel for seeking help from Egypt instead of relying on God, highlighting a different form of disobedience and alliance rather than the issue of idols.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
Hosea 10:6 implies punishment and shame regarding their idol, while Exodus 20:4-5 directly commands against making idols, emphasizing God's jealousy and punishment across generations.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:36
Hosea 10:6 depicts the idol's offering to King Jareb, contradicting Deuteronomy 28:36's prophecy that the people and their king would be taken to a foreign nation, focusing more on the people rather than an idol or offering.
Deuteronomy 28:36: The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.