Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is saying that there will be a time when He will make Israel lose its strength in a place called the valley of Jezreel. This means that God will stop helping them in battles there.

Hosea 1:5: And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts by speaking of nations turning swords into plowshares, indicating peace instead of battle.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it predicts a time of peace, not destruction or battle.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Emphasizes the blessedness of peacemakers, contrary to the theme of warfare in Hosea 1:5.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of plans to prosper and not harm, in contrast to the judgment and destruction prophesied in Hosea 1:5.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, opposing the idea of conflict suggested in Hosea 1:5.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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