Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 13:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 13:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 13:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Hosea, even though someone seems successful and has many friends, a strong wind sent by God will come and take away everything good and valuable they have. It teaches that if people don’t follow God, they can lose all the nice things they enjoy.

Hosea 13:15: Though he be fruitful among [his] brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels. [pleasant...: Heb. vessels of desire]

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

This verse describes a righteous person who is like a tree planted by the rivers of water, bringing forth fruit, and prospering, which contradicts the devastation of flourishing Ephraim in Hosea 13:15.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8

Here, those who trust in the Lord are described as trees flourishing without fear of drought, contrasting with Ephraim's flourishing followed by destruction in Hosea 13:15.

Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

This verse claims that the righteous will flourish like a leaf, contrasting with Ephraim's downfall despite flourishing in Hosea 13:15.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Paradox #1

Hosea 13:15 talks about destruction coming despite previous prosperity. The contradiction might arise from the idea that prosperity or success does not necessarily protect against future hardship or divine judgement. This could seem inconsistent with the belief that being prosperous or blessed would always result in ongoing protection or favor. This could be confusing for those who believe that being faithful guarantees a life free of significant hardship.

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