Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
This verse emphasizes individual accountability and repentance, contrasting the collective judgment implied in Hosea 8:1.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse offers comfort and rest in Jesus, contradicting the threat and alarm prevalent in Hosea 8:1.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with John 3:17
This verse speaks of salvation rather than condemnation, in direct opposition to the impending judgment in Hosea 8:1.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
This verse highlights God's mercy and slowness to anger, contrasted with the swift coming judgment in Hosea 8:1.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
This verse promises God's forgiveness and forgetting of sins, which contrasts the call to judgment in Hosea 8:1.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse suggests mercy triumphing over judgment, which counters the uncompromising judgment in Hosea 8:1.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of hope and a future, which opposes the imminent destruction in Hosea 8:1.
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 Romans 2:4
This verse discusses God's kindness leading to repentance, contrasting the harsh judgment called for in Hosea 8:1.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Paradox #1
Hosea 8:1 talks about God's warning of impending judgment due to Israel's sins. A contradiction could arise for some people because the same God who is seen as loving and forgiving is also delivering a harsh judgment. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a merciful deity.