Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Hosea 4:1 states there is no knowledge of God in the land, but 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that knowing God is synonymous with loving others, implying that God's love should be evident and known.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Hosea 4:1 claims there is no truth in the land, whereas Matthew 28:20 suggests that Jesus' teachings (truth) will be with His followers always, implying the presence of truth.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:5
Hosea 4:1 accuses the land of lacking mercy, while Psalm 33:5 states the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, implying the presence of mercy and kindness.
Psalm 33:5: He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. [goodness: or, mercy]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10
Hosea 4:1 talks about no mercy being in the land, while Isaiah 54:10 assures that God's mercy will not depart, indicating its continuous presence.
Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Contradiction with John 16:13
Hosea 4:1 mentions no truth in the land, but John 16:13 speaks about the Spirit of truth guiding people into all truth, suggesting truth’s presence.
John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Hosea 4:1 implies a lack of divine connection in the land, contradicting Romans 8:38-39 where it’s clear that nothing can separate people from God's love.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Psalm 19:1
Hosea 4:1 says there is no knowledge of God in the land, while Psalm 19:1 indicates that the heavens declare the glory of God, implying His knowledge is evident.
Psalm 19:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33-34
Hosea 4:1 claims there is no knowledge of God, while Jeremiah 31:33-34 prophesies a time when everyone will know the Lord.
Jeremiah 31:33-34: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with John 1:14
Hosea 4:1 states there is no truth in the land, contradicting John 1:14 which declares Jesus as the embodiment of grace and truth.
John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Hosea 4:1 claims no mercy is present, whereas Micah 6:8 emphasizes God's requirement to love mercy, indicating it should be evident and practiced.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Paradox #1
Hosea 4:1 talks about the lack of truth, mercy, and knowledge of God among people. The contradiction might arise when religious individuals or leaders emphasize other rituals or rules but fail to practice or promote these core values in real life. If people claim to follow teachings but ignore these fundamental principles, it creates inconsistency between belief and action.