Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse suggests that God does not delight in sacrifices, whereas Hosea 14:2 implies offering the "calves of our lips," which can be understood as sacrificial offerings or praises.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
These verses indicate that God rejects Israel's feast days and sacrifices, contradicting Hosea 14:2 which encourages bringing words and offerings of repentance.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses state that God does not desire sacrifices or burnt offerings but a broken spirit, in contrast to Hosea 14:2 which asks for verbal repentance and offerings.
Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses question the value of burnt offerings and sacrifices, concluding that God requires justice and humility, opposing the notion in Hosea 14:2 of being accepted through offerings.
Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
This verse prioritizes doing righteousness and justice over sacrifices, challenging Hosea 14:2's implication of offering sacrifices of prayer for reconciliation.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.