Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:10
This verse states that Judah did not return to God with a whole heart, implying deceit, contrasting Hosea 11:12 which describes Judah as ruling with God and being faithful.
Jeremiah 3:10: And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD. [feignedly: Heb. in falsehood]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:21
This verse depicts Jerusalem (Judah) as a harlot, full of injustice, contrasting Hosea 11:12's portrayal of faithfulness.
Isaiah 1:21: How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 23:11
This verse describes Judah as engaging in more corrupt and idolatrous behaviors than Israel, contradicting the notion of faithfulness in Hosea 11:12.
Ezekiel 23:11: And when her sister Aholibah saw [this], she was more corrupt in her inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than her sister in [her] whoredoms. [she was...: Heb. she corrupted her inordinate love more than, etc] [more than...: Heb. more than the whoredoms of her sister]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:28
Judah is described as a nation that did not obey God's voice or receive correction, contradicting the portrayal of Judah's faithfulness in Hosea 11:12.
Jeremiah 7:28: But thou shalt say unto them, This [is] a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. [correction: or, instruction]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:16
This verse highlights the sins of Judah under Manasseh, contradicting Hosea 11:12's view of Judah as faithful.
2 Kings 21:16: Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD. [from...: Heb. from mouth to mouth]
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:8
Judah is accused of defying God's presence and provoking His anger, contradicting the faithful image in Hosea 11:12.
Isaiah 3:8: For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings [are] against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:10
This verse states that the house of Judah has broken God's covenant, which contradicts Hosea 11:12's depiction of Judah as faithful.
Jeremiah 11:10: They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to Hosea 11:12 could be the differing depictions of the tribes of Israel and Judah. In some parts of the Bible, Judah is portrayed more positively compared to Israel, while in other parts, both are criticized. This inconsistency can lead to confusion about the historical behavior and relationship between these tribes.