Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 7:7

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

According to Hosea, the people were so angry and wild, like a hot oven, that they got rid of their leaders and kings. But even when things went wrong, nobody asked God for help.

Hosea 7:7: They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: [there is] none among them that calleth unto me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord and not relying on one's own understanding, which contrasts with Hosea 7:7 where there is no mention of seeking or trusting in God, implying a reliance on one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6-7

These verses encourage seeking the Lord and returning to Him, which contradicts Hosea 7:7 where people do not call upon God despite their troubles.

Isaiah 55:6-7: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse encourages drawing near to God so that He will draw near to you, conflicting with Hosea 7:7 where the people fail to seek God.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Zechariah 1:3

In this verse, God promises to return to those who return to Him, contrasting Hosea 7:7 where people do not turn to God at all.

Zechariah 1:3: Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:25

This verse states that the Lord is good to those who wait for Him, contradicting Hosea 7:7 where there is no inclination to seek God.

Lamentations 3:25: The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
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