Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
This verse talks about God blessing mankind to be fruitful and multiply, which contrasts with Hosea 4:3's description of the land mourning with depleted inhabitants.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Genesis 8:17
Here, God encourages the proliferation of all living creatures, whereas Hosea 4:3 depicts their languishing.
Genesis 8:17: Bring forth with thee every living thing that [is] with thee, of all flesh, [both] of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:24
Describes the earth as full of God's creatures, in contrast to the depletion and mourning in Hosea 4:3.
Psalm 104:24: O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12
Speaks of creation rejoicing and being joyful, directly opposing the mourning and suffering described in Hosea 4:3.
Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:4
Questions why the land mourns due to the wickedness of the people, which can conflict with the inevitability of the desolation in Hosea 4:3.
Jeremiah 12:4: How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.
Paradox #1
Hosea 4:3 speaks about the land mourning and animals dying due to the people's sins. Some might see a contradiction between this idea and other biblical teachings that emphasize God's mercy and forgiveness. It could be seen as inconsistent how creation is punished for human wrongdoing when God also stands for redemption and healing. However, these interpretations depend on broader theological contexts.
Paradox #2
Hosea 4:3 mentions the land mourning and animals like birds and fish dying. A possible contradiction could be how these events are described as directly linked to human behavior from a religious perspective, while science explains such phenomena through environmental and ecological causes like pollution, habitat destruction, or climate change. The verse attributes it to moral and spiritual reasons, whereas science focuses on physical and natural explanations.
Paradox #3
Hosea 4:3 discusses how the land suffers and animals waste away due to the people's actions. The possible moral conflict here could be the contradiction between human actions and the responsibility to care for the environment and other living beings. The expectation for people to be stewards of creation contrasts with behaviors that lead to environmental destruction.