Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 5:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 5:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 5:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is saying that people are doing bad things and hurting others, even though He has been trying to correct and guide them to do good. It shows that God cares and wants people to listen and follow His kind ways.

Hosea 5:2: And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I [have been] a rebuker of them all. [though: or, and] [a rebuker: Heb. a correction]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Proverbs 21:3 emphasizes doing justice and judgment over sacrifice, while Hosea 5:2 speaks of God rebuking those who are deep in their misdeeds, highlighting the severity rather than prioritizing justice.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Contradiction with James 4:7

James 4:7 encourages submission to God, which leads to fleeing from evil, contradicting Hosea 5:2 where individuals are ensnared and condemned for their misdeeds.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 expresses God's desire for repentance and life rather than punishment, which contrasts the tone of punishment in Hosea 5:2.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
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