Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is saying that He will watch over the people like a strong lion or a quick leopard. This shows that He is powerful and pays attention to what the people are doing.

Hosea 13:7: Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe [them]:

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-4

These verses describe God as a shepherd who provides and protects, which contradicts Hosea 13:7, where God is depicted as a predator (lion, leopard) lying in wait.

Psalm 23:1-4: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

This verse talks about God tending His flock like a shepherd, gathering the lambs in His arms, providing a nurturing image, which contrasts with the threatening imagery in Hosea 13:7.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for welfare and not for harm, promising a future and hope, differing from the destruction and harm implied in Hosea 13:7.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Here, God emphasizes His steadfast love and compassion that will not depart, even when mountains move, contrary to the fierce attack metaphor in Hosea 13:7.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Luke 15:4

In this parable, God is portrayed as a shepherd who seeks the lost sheep and rejoices upon finding it, contrasting with the lurking predator role in Hosea 13:7.

Luke 15:4: What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

Paradox #1

Hosea 13:7 depicts God as a force of punishment, which may seem to contradict the idea of God as merciful and loving. This can create tension for those trying to reconcile God's justice with His compassion.

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