Contradiction with Psalm 86:5
This verse highlights God's readiness to forgive, which contrasts with the depiction of woe and betrayal in Hosea 7:13.
Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse describes God's patience and desire for repentance, differing from the implied judgement in Hosea 7:13.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love and salvation through faith, contrasting with the theme of destruction in Hosea 7:13.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
This verse demonstrates God's love while humans are sinners, opposing the woe and transgression mentioned in Hosea 7:13.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse encourages the wicked to return, with assurances of mercy and pardon, differing from the consequences in Hosea 7:13.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
This verse speaks of the Lord's mercies and faithfulness, which stands in contrast to the woes pronounced in Hosea 7:13.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.