Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:34
Hosea 7:12 speaks of God's net spread over His people as a means of judgment, while Ezekiel 20:34 describes God gathering His people with a mighty hand in deliverance.
Ezekiel 20:34: And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Hosea 7:12 implies intentions of punishment, yet Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God's plans to prosper His people and not to harm them.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
Hosea 7:12 reflects God's anger and resultant actions, whereas Isaiah 54:8 speaks of God's everlasting kindness and mercy.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Psalm 121:7
Hosea 7:12 illustrates a form of divine ensnarement, while Psalm 121:7 promises protection from all evil.
Psalm 121:7: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:1
Hosea 7:12 involves God’s hidden actions like spreading a net, but in Isaiah 65:1, God openly reaches out to His people.
Isaiah 65:1: I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.
Paradox #1
Some might see a contradiction in "Hosea 7:12" because it portrays a God who traps his own people like a bird, suggesting punishment and control, which can seem at odds with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. This might create tension between justice and mercy.