Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This verse states, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," which contradicts Hosea 3:1, where Hosea is commanded to love an adulterous woman.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Romans 7:2-3
These verses say that a woman is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives, contrasting Hosea 3:1 where Hosea is instructed to take back an unfaithful wife.
Romans 7:2-3: For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to [her] husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of [her] husband.
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:10
This verse commands that adulterers should be put to death, conflicting with Hosea 3:1, which directs love towards an adulterous woman.
Leviticus 20:10: And the man that committeth adultery with [another] man's wife, [even he] that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32
States that a person who commits adultery lacks judgment, suggesting harsh consequences unlike the forgiveness demonstrated in Hosea 3:1.
Proverbs 6:32: [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. [understanding: Heb. heart]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:1-4
These verses prohibit a man from remarrying an ex-wife who has become another man's, contradicting Hosea 3:1 where Hosea is instructed to take back his adulterous wife.
Deuteronomy 24:1-4: When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give [it] in her hand, and send her out of his house. [some...: Heb. matter of nakedness] [divorcement: Heb. cutting off]
Paradox #1
Hosea 3:1 might seem to show a contradiction because it involves God telling Hosea to take back his unfaithful wife, which seems to conflict with other biblical teachings against adultery and relationships with adulterers. However, this action symbolizes God's forgiveness and continued love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness. Some readers might see a conflict here between the moral laws and God’s symbolic instructions in this context.
Paradox #2
Hosea 3:1 involves God's command to love someone regardless of their unfaithfulness, which might seem at odds with other biblical teachings that emphasize separation from sin and unfaithfulness. Some might see a contradiction in how God's love and justice are portrayed differently in various contexts.
Paradox #3
Hosea 3:1 might be seen as contradictory or inconsistent because it instructs Hosea to love an adulterous woman, which seems to conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize adultery as a serious sin. This can create confusion about how such relationships should be approached according to biblical teachings.
Paradox #4
Hosea 3:1 describes God's command to love someone despite their unfaithfulness, which could seem in conflict with traditional views on justice or punishment for wrongdoing. Some might see a contradiction in how mercy and judgment are balanced. Rather than seeking retribution, the emphasis is on unconditional love, which can be hard to accept or understand when betrayal is involved.