Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hosea 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hosea 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hosea 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Hosea, God is telling the people of Israel not to be happy like others because they have turned away from Him and have done wrong things for rewards. It's like when you do something nice just to get treats, but you've forgotten to be good for the right reasons.

Hosea 9:1: Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as [other] people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. [upon: or, in, etc]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:1

Isaiah 54:1 speaks of rejoicing and fertility for the forsaken woman, in contrast to Hosea 9:1, which warns against rejoicing for Israel due to their unfaithfulness.

Isaiah 54:1: Sing, O barren, thou [that] didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou [that] didst not travail with child: for more [are] the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13

Jeremiah 31:13 describes God turning mourning into joy and providing comfort, contradicting Hosea 9:1's message of no cause for joy for Israel because of impending judgment.

Jeremiah 31:13: Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:14

Zephaniah 3:14 calls for Israel to sing and be glad, a stark contrast to Hosea 9:1, where Israel is cautioned against rejoicing due to their spiritual adultery.

Zephaniah 3:14: Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Philippians 4:4 encourages constant rejoicing in the Lord, contrary to Hosea 9:1, which advises against joy due to Israel's betrayal of God.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Psalm 100:1

Psalm 100:1 invites everyone to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, unlike Hosea 9:1, which warns against celebration because of the nation's unfaithfulness.

Psalm 100:1: [A Psalm of praise.] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. [praise: or, thanksgiving] [all...: Heb. all the earth]
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