Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 7:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 7:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 7:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, the people of Israel are too proud to see their mistakes and don't turn back to God or ask for His help, even when things are not going well. They act like everything is fine on their own, but they really need God.

Hosea 7:10: And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.

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.
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