Contradiction with Exodus 22:24
This verse speaks of wrath and the killing of enemies, contradicting the gentleness described in Hosea 11:4.
Exodus 22:24: And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
Contradiction with Psalm 2:9
This verse describes ruling with a rod of iron, contrasting with the loving kindness in Hosea 11:4.
Psalm 2:9: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 21:5
It mentions God fighting with anger and fury, opposing the gentle leading in Hosea 11:4.
Jeremiah 21:5: And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath.
Contradiction with Isaiah 63:3
Describes God treading down in anger, which contradicts the cords of love in Hosea 11:4.
Isaiah 63:3: I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people [there was] none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.
Contradiction with Revelation 19:15
Talks of smiting nations with a sharp sword, opposing the tender approach in Hosea 11:4.
Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:8
Says Israel provoked God to wrath, contrasting with the kindness in Hosea 11:4.
Deuteronomy 9:8: Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.
Contradiction with Nahum 1:2
Describes God as avenging and furious, contrary to the love shown in Hosea 11:4.
Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]
Contradiction with Romans 11:22
Speaks of God's severity, conflicting with the loving depiction in Hosea 11:4.
Romans 11:22: Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Paradox #1
The verse in Hosea 11:4 speaks of God's gentle and loving care, often depicted with imagery of guiding and nurturing. A perceived contradiction could arise when comparing this gentle depiction with other parts of the Old Testament where God is portrayed as wrathful or punishing. Some might find it inconsistent to reconcile these differing portrayals of God's character. However, many theologians interpret these differences as reflective of a complex and multifaceted nature of God, emphasizing both justice and love.