Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is saying that even though He has helped and supported the people, they still think about doing wrong things against Him. God is sad because the people are not being thankful or kind.

Hosea 7:15: Though I have bound [and] strengthened their arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me. [have...: or, chastened]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:23

This verse states that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, implying divine guidance and support for the righteous, contradicting Hosea 7:15, where God laments that He trained and strengthened the people, yet they devised evil against Him.

Psalm 37:23: The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. [ordered: or, established]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans to prosper and not harm, offering hope and a future, conflicting with Hosea 7:15 where despite God's aid, the people's actions are against Him.

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 John 3:16

This verse highlights God's love for the world and His gift of eternal life through belief, contrasting with Hosea 7:15 where God's provisions lead to betrayal.

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 Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse promises God's constant presence and encouragement, contradicting Hosea 7:15 where despite God's support, the people chose betrayal.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

This verse assures God’s presence and protection in difficulties, which contrasts with Hosea 7:15 where the people, despite God's care, turn against Him.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests that all things work together for good to those who love God, contrasting with Hosea 7:15 where the people's betrayal results from God's strength.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

This verse encourages seeking God's kingdom and righteousness with a promise of provision, conflicting with Hosea 7:15 as God's provisions met with opposition.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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