Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Hosea, God is saying that He will be like a moth to Ephraim and like rot to Judah, which means He will cause them to slowly fall apart because they have not listened to Him. This is God's way of showing that ignoring Him will lead to more problems for them.

Hosea 5:12: Therefore [will] I [be] unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness. [rottenness: or, a worm]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

While Hosea 5:12 speaks of decay and destruction, Isaiah 40:31 describes renewal and strength for those who wait upon the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Psalm 147:3

Hosea 5:12 portrays God in a destructive manner as a moth and rottenness, whereas Psalm 147:3 highlights God's healing and restorative nature.

Psalm 147:3: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. [wounds: Heb. griefs]

Contradiction with John 10:10

Hosea 5:12 focuses on destruction, yet John 10:10 emphasizes Jesus coming to give abundant life.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Hosea 5:12 discusses decay and judgment, but Jeremiah 29:11 talks about God's plans for a hopeful future and prosperity.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:26

Hosea 5:12 describes God as a force of decay, while Exodus 15:26 presents God as a healer.

Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.

Paradox #1

Hosea 5:12 mentions God being like a moth and decay to Ephraim and the house of Judah, indicating a form of divine punishment or weakening. The potential contradiction could stem from the idea of a loving and compassionate God allowing or causing suffering or destruction to His people. This verse can be seen as conflicting with other teachings about God's protective and nurturing nature.

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