Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Hosea, this verse means that people were doing many bad things like telling lies, hurting others, and stealing, which made God very sad and upset. It shows that when people do these wrong things, it hurts everyone and makes the world a worse place.

Hosea 4:2: By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Hosea 4:2 mentions "killing," which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in Exodus 20:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Hosea 4:2 mentions "stealing," which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not steal" in Exodus 20:15.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Hosea 4:2 mentions "lying," which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not bear false witness" in Exodus 20:16.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:21

Jesus reinforces the commandment against killing, contrasting with the mention of killing in Hosea 4:2.

Matthew 5:21: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: [by: or, to]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Jesus advises clear and truthful speech, contrasting with the mention of lying in Hosea 4:2.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Commands against stealing and lying directly contradict the behaviors mentioned in Hosea 4:2.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Highlights lying lips as an abomination to the Lord, whereas Hosea 4:2 mentions lying.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Paradox #1

Hosea 4:2 lists several wrongdoings such as lying, killing, and stealing. The contradiction or conflict might arise when individuals who claim to follow moral and religious laws participate in or justify these actions, highlighting a discrepancy between their professed beliefs and actions. It brings up the challenge of adhering to a moral code while living in a world where people often fall short of these ideals.

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