Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse advises against trusting in man and turning away from the Lord, contradicting Hosea 14:5’s optimistic portrayal of growth and blessing by trusting in God.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse suggests that even if we pray, the Lord may not listen if there is sin, which contrasts with Hosea 14:5’s promise of God’s unfailing response.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:19
This verse states that every tree not bearing good fruit is cut down, contrasting the flourishing imagery in Hosea 14:5.
Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Contradiction with James 1:11
This verse suggests that the sun can wither away beauty, opposing the perpetual flourishing promised in Hosea 14:5.
James 1:11: For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24
This verse speaks of God making the green tree wither, which contradicts the rejuvenation and growth in Hosea 14:5.
Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].