Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 11:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 11:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 11:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is saying that because the people did not listen to His advice, bad things will happen in their cities. It's like when kids ignore good advice and then things go wrong.

Hosea 11:6: And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour [them], because of their own counsels.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Hosea 11:6 speaks of violence and destruction, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and seek peace.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Hosea 11:6 mentions destruction by the sword, whereas Romans 12:21 advises overcoming evil with good.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Hosea 11:6 implies war and destruction, but Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future of peace where swords are beaten into plowshares.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Hosea 11:6 implies destruction due to anger and wrath, while Proverbs 15:1 suggests a soft answer can avert such wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Hosea 11:6 depicts retribution, in contrast, 1 Peter 3:9 encourages not returning evil for evil but blessing others.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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