Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34
Hosea 7:10 highlights Israel's arrogance and failure to return to God, while Proverbs 3:34 states that God gives grace to the humble, suggesting that humility leads to a divine relationship, contrasting with Israel's behavior.
Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Hosea 7:10 focuses on Israel's pride preventing their return to God, whereas James 4:6 emphasizes that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, highlighting the spiritual benefits of humility over pride.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Hosea 7:10 shows Israel ignoring their relationship with God due to pride, in contrast, Micah 6:8 calls for walking humbly with God, underscoring the need for humility in a relationship with Him.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
In Hosea 7:10, the arrogance of Israel is evident, yet Matthew 23:12 states that humility leads to exaltation while pride results in being humbled, offering a contrasting perspective on behavior outcomes.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.