Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
While Hosea 1:11 speaks of unity among the children of Judah and Israel, Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus saying He came not to bring peace, but a sword, indicating division.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53
Hosea 1:11 envisions gathering and unity, whereas Luke 12:51-53 states Jesus came to bring division, setting family members against each other.
Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:8
Hosea 1:11 talks about uniting Israel and Judah; however, Jeremiah 3:8 describes God giving a "bill of divorce" to Israel, symbolizing separation.
Jeremiah 3:8: And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 23:18
Hosea talks about unity, but Ezekiel 23:18 shows God being disgusted with Israel, indicating division and separation.
Ezekiel 23:18: So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16
Hosea 1:11 describes a future of unity, contrasting with 1 Kings 12:16 where Israel rebels against the house of David, signifying disunity.
1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
Contradiction with Amos 9:9
Hosea 1:11 discusses the gathering of people, opposite to Amos 9:9 where God will "sift the house of Israel among all nations" implying scattering rather than unification.
Amos 9:9: For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as [corn] is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth. [sift: Heb. cause to move] [grain: Heb. stone]
Contradiction with Zechariah 11:14
Hosea 1:11 talks about unity, while Zechariah 11:14 describes the breaking of brotherhood between Judah and Israel.
Zechariah 11:14: Then I cut asunder mine other staff, [even] Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel. [Bands: or, Binders]
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:13
It may seem similar to Hosea 1:11, yet this verse indicates that unity comes after jealousy and hostility are removed, suggesting prior division.
Isaiah 11:13: The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:21
Hosea 1:11 anticipates unity, whereas Deuteronomy 32:21 expresses God’s intention to provoke Israel to jealousy through a foolish nation, implying division.
Deuteronomy 32:21: They have moved me to jealousy with [that which is] not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with [those which are] not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.
Paradox #1
The potential conflict in Hosea 1:11 might relate to the idea of the unity and leadership of Israel and Judah, which could contrast with other biblical passages that describe their division and conflict. This raises questions about how these predictions of unity and leadership align with historical and prophetic accounts elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
Hosea 1:11 talks about unity among the people of Judah and Israel. Some might see a contradiction when comparing this to periods in biblical texts where the two groups are at odds or separated, suggesting a conflicting view on their relationship. However, this can also be seen as a prophecy or hope for future unity rather than a contradiction.