Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 11:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 11:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 11:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God promises to bring His people back safely to their homes, like birds flying back after being far away. This shows God's love and care for His people, even when they have been in places that are not their home.

Hosea 11:11: They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:11

Hosea 11:11 speaks of God's people settling into their homes, while Isaiah 11:11 discusses a further gathering of God's people from various places, suggesting an ongoing process of dispersion and gathering.

Isaiah 11:11: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:3

Hosea 11:11 describes a peaceful return, whereas in Jeremiah 23:3, God gathers the remnant from where they have been driven, indicating a return from distressing circumstances.

Jeremiah 23:3: And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:21

Hosea 11:11 describes a settled return, whereas Ezekiel 37:21 involves God actively gathering and bringing back the people, suggesting a necessity for divine intervention.

Ezekiel 37:21: And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:68

Hosea 11:11 speaks of a return and settlement, whereas Deuteronomy 28:68 talks about a failed attempt to return, where no one will buy them, pointing to a contradiction in the nature of return.

Deuteronomy 28:68: And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy [you].

Contradiction with Matthew 24:31

Hosea 11:11 involves a localized return, while Matthew 24:31 involves angels gathering the elect from the four winds, indicating a more global and dramatic regathering.

Matthew 24:31: And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. [with...: or, with a trumpet, and a great voice]

Contradiction with Revelation 18:4

Hosea 11:11 suggests people settling down, whereas Revelation 18:4 calls for people to come out, indicating a call to leave rather than to return or settle.

Revelation 18:4: And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
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