Contradiction with Hosea 2:19
Hosea 2:13 speaks of punishment for idolatry, whereas Hosea 2:19 speaks of God betrothing His people in righteousness.
Hosea 2:19: And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8
Hosea 2:13 describes forsaking due to sin, but Isaiah 54:7-8 speaks of God briefly forsaking but with great mercies gathering.
Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12
Hosea 2:13 talks about retribution, while Jeremiah 3:12 emphasizes God's willingness to not remain angry forever.
Jeremiah 3:12: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Hosea 2:13 depicts punishment for sins, yet Isaiah 1:18 speaks of reasoning together to cleanse sin.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
Hosea 2:13 indicates remembrance of sin, but Micah 7:18 highlights delight in mercy and pardoning iniquity.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Hosea 2:13 involves impending judgment, while Ezekiel 18:23 suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Psalm 103:10
Hosea 2:13 implies dealing harshly, whereas Psalm 103:10 states God has not dealt with us according to our sins.
Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32
Hosea 2:13 implies end of mercy, but Lamentations 3:31-32 assures that the Lord will not cast off forever.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Hosea 2:13 highlights consequences, whereas 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises healing if they turn from wicked ways.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with James 2:13
Hosea 2:13 underlines deserved punishment, while James 2:13 asserts that mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Hosea 2:13 could lie in the idea of punishment versus forgiveness. On one hand, God is depicted as punishing for unfaithfulness, which seems vengeful, while elsewhere in the Bible, God is often described as forgiving and merciful. This can seem inconsistent: punishing behavior versus showing mercy.