Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, sometimes people go after things they think will make them happy, like new toys or friends, but they don't find real joy. They might remember how nice it was before and decide to go back to what truly made them happy, like being with family who loves them.

Hosea 2:7: And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find [them]: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then [was it] better with me than now.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:14

Hosea 2:7 speaks of returning to a former love, whereas Jeremiah 3:14 emphasizes God as a faithful husband taking back the unfaithful.

Jeremiah 3:14: Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:19

Hosea 2:7 speaks of returning, while Proverbs 2:19 suggests that those who leave the path will not return.

Proverbs 2:19: None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24

Hosea 2:7 implies a return, whereas Ezekiel 18:24 warns that if the righteous turn from their righteousness, they shall not return to life.

Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.

Contradiction with Luke 9:62

Hosea 2:7 discusses seeking to return, but Luke 9:62 states that no one who looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6

Hosea 2:7 implies potential redemption upon return; however, Hebrews 6:4-6 suggests it is impossible to bring back those who have fallen away after enlightenment.

Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Hosea 2:7 could be seen in the theme of pursuing other lovers and then returning. It may seem inconsistent to leave for another path and then be welcomed back without consequences. This could be viewed as conflicting because actions that are seemingly wrong lead to a chance of redemption without apparent repercussions.

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