Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is upset with the leaders and people of Israel because they have been tricking and trapping others. He warns them that they will be judged for their wrong actions.

Hosea 5:1: Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment [is] toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

In Hosea 5:1, there is condemnation, whereas 1 John 1:9 emphasizes forgiveness and cleansing from sin.

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 Matthew 11:28

Hosea 5:1 warns of judgment, but Matthew 11:28 speaks of rest and comfort offered by Jesus.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with John 3:17

Hosea 5:1 focuses on judgment and punishment, while John 3:17 explains that Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with James 4:11

While Hosea 5:1 pronounces judgment, James 4:11 advises against speaking evil and judging others.

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

In contrast to the judgment in Hosea 5:1, Luke 6:37 instructs not to judge and promises that refraining from judging will lead to not being judged.

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:
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