Contradiction with Amos 5:18
While Hosea 6:3 emphasizes seeking the knowledge of the Lord and His coming as refreshing as rain, Amos 5:18 warns those who desire the day of the Lord, describing it as darkness and not light, which contrasts the hopeful imagery in Hosea.
Amos 5:18: Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:13
Hosea 6:3 speaks of acknowledging the Lord's life-giving presence, but Jeremiah 17:13 warns of those who forsake the Lord, emphasizing their shame and the earth's dryness rather than refreshing rain.
Jeremiah 17:13: O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, [and] they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
Contradiction with Micah 3:4
Hosea 6:3 expresses assurance in God's coming and blessings, whereas Micah 3:4 warns that the Lord will hide His face from people and not hear them, presenting a conflicting idea to the promise of presence and revelation in Hosea.
Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.
Contradiction with Zephaniah 1:15
Hosea 6:3 talks about the Lord's comforting coming as sure as the dawn, while Zephaniah 1:15 describes the day of the Lord as a day of wrath and distress, contrasting the positive expectation in Hosea.
Zephaniah 1:15: That day [is] a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Hosea 6:3 speaks of knowing and pursuing the Lord, but Matthew 7:21 warns that not everyone who calls on the Lord acknowledges Him truly, challenging the assurance of knowing the Lord depicted in Hosea.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 1:9
Hosea 6:3 is filled with hopeful anticipation of God's presence, whereas 2 Thessalonians 1:9 speaks of being punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord, contrasting hope with judgment.
2 Thessalonians 1:9: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
Contradiction with Revelation 6:17
Hosea 6:3 describes the Lord's coming as a nurturing and certain blessing, but Revelation 6:17 poses the question of who can stand on the great day of the Lord's wrath, highlighting a fearful expectation.
Revelation 6:17: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?