Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:6
Hosea 14:7 speaks of flourishing and growth, whereas Jeremiah 17:6 describes one who is cursed and shall inhabit parched places with no prosperity.
Jeremiah 17:6: For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, [in] a salt land and not inhabited.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:4
Hosea 14:7 implies a continuous cycle of growth, but Ecclesiastes 1:4 states, "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh," suggesting a cycle of beginning and ending.
Ecclesiastes 1:4: [One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:19
Hosea 14:7 indicates thriving and fruitfulness, yet Matthew 7:19 says every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down, implying that without bearing good fruits not every tree will flourish.
Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8
Hosea 14:7 emphasizes growth, while Isaiah 40:8 mentions that "the grass withereth, the flower fadeth," presenting the temporality and impermanence of flourishing.
Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Contradiction with Job 14:2
Hosea 14:7 encourages hope and renewal, but Job 14:2 speaks of life as ephemeral, like a fading flower or withering leaf.
Job 14:2: He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
Contradiction with James 1:11
Hosea 14:7 describes flourishing, whereas James 1:11 highlights the temporary nature of wealth and physical beauty, both of which fade away.
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 John 15:6
Hosea 14:7 talks about spreading roots and growth, but John 15:6 warns that branches not abiding in the vine are cast forth and wither.
John 15:6: If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:20
Hosea 14:7 suggests growth and prosperity, while Psalm 37:20 describes the wicked perishing like the fat of lambs, showing that not everyone experiences flourishing.
Psalm 37:20: But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. [the fat: Heb. the preciousness]
Contradiction with Mark 11:21
Hosea 14:7 references prosperous growth, yet Mark 11:21 speaks of the fig tree Jesus cursed withering away from the roots, illustrating the sudden cessation of growth.
Mark 11:21: And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:44
Hosea 14:7 implies positive flourishing, contrasted by Luke 6:44, which states the bad tree does not bring forth good fruit, pointing out that not all trees have good outcomes.
Luke 6:44: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. [grapes: Gr. a grape]