Contradiction with Proverbs 11:18
Explains that the wicked work a deceitful work, but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward, suggesting certainty in outcomes versus the chaos described in Hosea 8:7.
Proverbs 11:18: The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
States that whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap, implying a direct correlation between actions and their results, contrary to Hosea 8:7's idea of reaping the whirlwind.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Contradiction with James 3:18
The verse declares that the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace, suggesting a peaceful and predictable result from sowing righteousness as opposed to the unpredictable reaping in Hosea 8:7.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:6
Encourages to sow in the morning and not withhold the hand in the evening, implying assurance in the benefits of labor, differing from the chaos of reaping described in Hosea 8:7.
Ecclesiastes 11:6: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good. [shall prosper: Heb. shall be right]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:8
Describes seeds falling on good ground and bringing forth fruit in abundance, suggesting a clear and positive outcome to sowing, which contrasts with the whirlwind reaped in Hosea 8:7.
Matthew 13:8: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Paradox #1
Hosea 8:7 could be seen as contradictory in the sense that it mentions the consequences of people's actions being different from what they intended or expected. This message might seem inconsistent with the concept of a just and fair God if individuals are not fully aware of the outcomes of their actions. In essence, it raises questions about divine justice and accountability when unintended consequences occur.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this verse might be about the idea of actions and consequences. The saying suggests that negative actions lead to even worse consequences, but some people may feel it's unfair that the outcomes are so severe compared to the actions. This could seem inconsistent with the concept of mercy or forgiveness.