Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is upset with the people of Judah and plans to teach them a lesson because of how they have been behaving. God will give them what they deserve based on their actions.

Hosea 12:2: The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. [punish: Heb. visit upon]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

While Hosea 12:2 suggests that God has a controversy with Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways, Ezekiel 18:20 states that a person will only bear their own sins, emphasizing individual responsibility over collective punishment.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Romans 14:12

Hosea 12:2 indicates a collective judgment or punishment for actions, but Romans 14:12 emphasizes personal accountability, where each person shall give an account of themselves to God.

Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Hosea implies a judgment on a collective entity (Judah and Jacob), whereas Matthew 7:1 advises against judgment, promoting a more forgiving approach.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Hosea 12:2 speaks to God's punishment, but James 2:13 highlights that mercy triumphs over judgment, suggesting a precedence of mercy over strict punitive measures.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in Hosea 12:2 could be that it addresses God's judgment and punishment against Israel, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. This raises questions about how justice and mercy are balanced. However, understanding this often requires looking at the broader context and themes of accountability and forgiveness in the Bible.

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