Contradiction with Romans 2:6
Contradicts the notion of transgression as inherent by emphasizing personal accountability and individual actions.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Refutes the idea of collective guilt from forefathers, asserting the soul that sins shall die individually.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
Highlights personal responsibility rather than ancestral covenant-breaking.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Supports individual accountability over ancestral sin, opposite of transgressions mentioned in Hosea.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
Stresses personal responsibility, diverging from Hosea's allusion to communal failure.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:10
Affirms individual judgment for deeds, not based on ancestral or corporate sin.
2 Corinthians 5:10: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.
Paradox #1
Hosea 6:7 could be seen as a contradiction because it compares people breaking a covenant with God's earlier covenant with Adam. However, the Bible doesn't explicitly mention a formal covenant with Adam like it does with Noah or Abraham. This can create confusion about what covenant is being referenced.
Paradox #2
Some scholars point out a potential contradiction in Hosea 6:7 due to the mention of "Adam" breaking a covenant. The Hebrew word "Adam" can refer to the first man or to humanity in general. There is no explicit biblical account of a covenant with Adam, causing debate on whether this refers to an unknown covenant, is symbolic, or references a broader human pattern of breaking faith with God. This ambiguity can lead to differing interpretations and perceived inconsistencies.
Paradox #3
Hosea 6:7 discusses how people have broken an agreement or covenant. The contradiction or conflict could arise if someone expects loyalty and integrity in relationships but personally fails to uphold these values, leading to inconsistency between their actions and expectations. This highlights the challenge of practicing what one preaches.