Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
While Hosea 4:18 speaks of Israel's sin and unwillingness to reform, Isaiah 1:18 offers a message of forgiveness and a call to reason, suggesting an opportunity for cleansing and redemption.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:22
Hosea 4:18 describes persistence in sin, whereas Jeremiah 3:22 calls for repentance and promises healing for backsliding, implying the possibility of turning away from sin.
Jeremiah 3:22: Return, ye backsliding children, [and] I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou [art] the LORD our God.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Hosea 4:18 implies continued sinfulness, but Ezekiel 18:21 offers hope that the wicked can turn from sin, keep God's statutes, and truly live.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Hosea 4:18 highlights persistent transgression, while 1 John 1:9 assures that confession leads to forgiveness and purification from unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with James 4:8
While Hosea 4:18 portrays unrepentant indulgence, James 4:8 encourages drawing near to God and purifying one’s heart, suggesting the possibility of repentance and return to righteousness.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.