Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, Ephraim made God very upset, so God decided to let them face the consequences of their actions and feel ashamed for what they did. It's like when someone does something wrong, and they have to deal with what happens next.

Hosea 12:14: Ephraim provoked [him] to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him. [most...: Heb. with bitternesses] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Hosea 12:14 highlights punishment and guilt, whereas Isaiah 1:18 emphasizes forgiveness and cleansing of sins.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

Hosea 12:14 points to enduring guilt, while Ezekiel 18:21 promises life to the wicked if they repent.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

Hosea 12:14 speaks of divine anger, contrasting with Matthew 5:7, which blesses the merciful.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with John 3:17

Hosea 12:14 involves judgment and punishment, whereas John 3:17 states Jesus came not to condemn the world but to save it.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Hosea 12:14 addresses guilt and punishment, while Romans 8:1 assures no condemnation for those in Christ.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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