Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse says "Judge not, that ye be not judged," which contradicts the idea of contention in Hosea 4:4.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 14:13
This verse advises believers to stop passing judgment, which opposes the notion of contention found in Hosea 4:4.
Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
Contradiction with James 4:11
This verse warns against speaking evil against one another, contradicting the contentious behavior mentioned in Hosea 4:4.
James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Contradiction with Luke 6:37
Advises against judging or condemning others, contrasting with the call for contention in Hosea 4:4.
Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Paradox #1
Hosea 4:4 could present a contradiction or inconsistency by suggesting that people should not argue or blame each other, while elsewhere in the Bible, accountability and addressing wrongdoings are encouraged. This could create a conflict in understanding whether to promote peace by avoiding blame or to uphold justice by addressing faults.