Contradiction with Genesis 8:22
While Hosea 2:12 speaks of destroying vines and fig trees, Genesis 8:22 promises the continuity of seasons and agricultural cycles without cessation.
Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:14
Hosea 2:12 mentions destruction of plant life as a punishment, whereas Psalm 104:14 speaks of God causing grass to grow for cattle and plants for human cultivation.
Psalm 104:14: He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:10
Contradicts Hosea 2:12 by highlighting how just as rain and snow water the earth and cause it to bring forth and bud, achieving God's purpose, rather than destruction.
Isaiah 55:10: For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:5
In contrast to the destruction in Hosea 2:12, Jeremiah 31:5 promises the planting of vineyards and enjoying their fruit, signifying prosperity and blessing.
Jeremiah 31:5: Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat [them] as common things. [eat...: Heb. profane them]
Paradox #1
One possible theological conflict with Hosea 2:12 might arise from the portrayal of God as taking away blessings or punishing people by destroying their resources, which could seem inconsistent with the image of a loving and merciful God. This might lead to questions about how God's justice and mercy coexist, especially in terms of punishment and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Hosea 2:12 could be seen in the notion of punishment and destruction of resources (like vineyards and fig trees) as a response to unfaithfulness. On one hand, it can be viewed as a necessary consequence intended to bring about repentance. On the other hand, causing destrucion could be seen as harsh or unjust for it affects innocent elements of creation that are also impacted by humanity's actions. Thus, the balance between justice and mercy or punishment and forgiveness can be seen as a moral tension within this context.