Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9
These verses suggest that being full leads to denial of God, similar to Hosea 13:6, while also implying that poverty might also cause dishonesty or theft, adding complexity to the cause of turning away from God.
Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:12
Paul speaks of being content regardless of being full or hungry, which contradicts Hosea 13:6’s implication that being full leads to forgetting God.
Philippians 4:12: I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:6
This verse suggests that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled, contrasting Hosea 13:6, where being filled leads to forgetting God.
Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Paradox #1
This verse might be seen as highlighting a potential inconsistency about human nature and gratitude towards God. It indicates that when people are satisfied and successful, they often forget about God. This can conflict with the idea that people should always remember and rely on God in all circumstances, whether in times of need or abundance. It raises questions about human fidelity and gratitude towards their deity.
Paradox #2
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict could be seen in how Hosea 13:6 addresses the theme of prosperity leading to forgetfulness of God. This might contrast with other biblical teachings about prosperity being a blessing from God. While some verses suggest that wealth and success are rewards for obedience and faithfulness, this verse warns that prosperity can cause people to become complacent and turn away from God. This tension between viewing prosperity as either a blessing or a potential spiritual pitfall could be seen as a potential inconsistency.