Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 14:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 14:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 14:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God wants people to stop worshiping idols and listen to Him instead. God promises to take care of them and make them strong and fruitful, like a healthy green tree.

Hosea 14:8: Ephraim [shall say], What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard [him], and observed him: I [am] like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse suggests reliance on humans and flesh, contrasting with Hosea 14:8's emphasis on God's sufficiency and provision.

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 31:1

This verse warns against relying on Egypt, representing human strength, as opposed to relying on God alone in Hosea 14:8.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises against placing trust in princes, while Hosea 14:8 emphasizes God as the source of strength and sustenance.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Urges trust in the Lord instead of personal understanding, potentially conflicting with human reliance suggested in other parts of scripture.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:13

Highlights Israel forsaking God for broken cisterns, while Hosea 14:8 speaks of God's provision of sustenance and fulfillment.

Jeremiah 2:13: For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, [and] hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
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