Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
This verse instructs to "flee fornication," which contrasts with Hosea buying a woman involved in illicit relationships.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with Proverbs 5:3-5
These verses warn against being with an immoral woman, conflicting with Hosea's purchasing and loving a promiscuous woman.
Proverbs 5:3-5: For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil: [mouth: Heb. palate]
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:10
This verse prescribes the death penalty for adultery, contrasting with Hosea's act of purchasing and continuing a relationship with an adulteress.
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 Matthew 5:27-28
These verses condemn lust and adultery, creating a moral tension with Hosea's actions which involve buying a woman in a sinful relationship.
Matthew 5:27-28: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
The commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery" may seem at odds with Hosea's situation in which an adulterous relationship is engaged.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Paradox #1
Hosea 3:2 involves the prophet Hosea purchasing a woman, which raises questions or contradictions about the treatment and value of women in historical and cultural contexts. This reflects a conflict between the cultural practices of ancient times and modern views on equality and human rights.
Paradox #2
In Hosea 3:2, the contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of purchasing a person, which can be seen as commodifying human beings and conflicting with modern values of human dignity and freedom. This act can be challenging to reconcile with contemporary ethical views on human rights and respect for all individuals.