Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:8
This verse speaks of God giving Israel a bill of divorce, which contrasts with the promise of betrothal in Hosea 2:19.
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 Hebrews 13:4
This verse highlights marriage as honorable and undefiled, contrasting with Hosea 2:19's context of Israel's unfaithfulness and need for renewal.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Contradiction with Isaiah 50:1
This verse questions the issuance of a divorce certificate, highlighting separation rather than the betrothal promise in Hosea 2:19.
Isaiah 50:1: Thus saith the LORD, Where [is] the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors [is it] to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
This verse states God hates divorce, contrasting with Hosea 2:19 where a previous faithlessness had necessitated a renewed betrothal.
Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse discusses conditions of divorce, emphasizing separation, which contradicts the eternal commitment described in Hosea 2:19.
Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.