Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
Hosea 6:8 describes Gilead as a city of iniquity, while Psalm 46:1 describes God as a refuge and strength, contrasting the idea of a city filled with wickedness with the presence of God's protection and righteousness.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:11
Hosea 6:8 speaks of Gilead being polluted with wickedness, whereas Proverbs 11:11 suggests that by the blessing of the upright, a city is exalted, which contradicts the notion of a city filled with sin.
Proverbs 11:11: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7
Hosea 6:8 highlights pollution and wickedness in Gilead, while Jeremiah 29:7 encourages seeking the peace of the city and praying to God for it, contradicting the idea of inevitable iniquity.
Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Contradiction with Micah 4:2
While Hosea 6:8 talks about a city of evil-doers, Micah 4:2 depicts nations going to God's mountain for instruction and righteousness, contradicting the notion of a city consumed by wickedness.
Micah 4:2: And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:1
In contrast to the polluted Gilead in Hosea 6:8, Isaiah 26:1 proclaims a strong city with salvation appointed for walls and bulwarks, showcasing security and righteousness instead of iniquity.
Isaiah 26:1: In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will [God] appoint [for] walls and bulwarks.