Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21
"There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked." contradicts Hosea 6:1's implication of healing and revival by suggesting there is no peace for the wicked, implying no healing.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
"Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee." contradicts the idea of returning and finding healing as it conveys God's refusal to listen.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 24:14
"I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD." contradicts Hosea 6:1 by emphasizing that God will not relent, contrasting the concept of healing and restoration.
Ezekiel 24:14: I the LORD have spoken [it]: it shall come to pass, and I will do [it]; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination." contradicts the invitation to return for healing, suggesting that without obedience, prayers (or returning) may not be accepted.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:23
"Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil." contradicts the hope for transformation and healing expressed in Hosea 6:1 by implying change is impossible for those entrenched in wrongdoing.
Jeremiah 13:23: Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? [then] may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. [accustomed: Heb. taught]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in the verse might arise from the idea of punishment and healing. Some people might see it as contradictory that the same power can cause harm and then offer healing. This could cause confusion about the nature of justice and forgiveness.