Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Contradicts by highlighting that not everyone who claims to know the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, unlike Hosea 8:2 where the people claim to know God.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 1:22
Emphasizes the importance of being doers of the word and not just hearers, contrasting with Hosea 8:2 where the people claim to know God but do not follow His commandments.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28-29
States that people will call upon God but He will not answer because they hated knowledge, which contrasts with Hosea 8:2 where they claim to recognize God.
Proverbs 1:28-29: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13
Points out that people honor God with their lips but their hearts are far from Him, contradicting Hosea 8:2 where they profess knowledge of God.
Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8
Describes people who honor God with lips but their hearts are distant, opposing the claim in Hosea 8:2.
Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Hosea 8:2 could be seen in how people claim to know God while their actions show otherwise. They call out to God, implying a relationship, but their behavior contradicts this claim, reflecting inconsistency between words and actions.