Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:13
States that God will bless the fruit of the womb, which contrasts Hosea 9:12 where God says He will bereave Ephraim of children.
Deuteronomy 7:13: And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 127:3
Declares children as a heritage from the Lord, whereas Hosea 9:12 implies children's removal as a divine judgment.
Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:1
Encourages the barren woman to rejoice for more children are coming, conflicting with Hosea 9:12’s theme of loss of offspring.
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 29:11
Speaks of God’s plans for prosperity and hope, contrasting with the desolation prophesied in Hosea 9:12.
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 Matthew 19:14
Jesus invites children to come to Him and blesses them, opposing the idea of losing children in Hosea 9:12.
Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Luke 18:16
Echoes Jesus' welcoming of children, in contradiction to Hosea 9:12 where children face loss.
Luke 18:16: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Paradox #1
Hosea 9:12 might be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a loving and merciful God, as it speaks of God allowing harm or distress to come to His people as a consequence of their actions. This could seem to conflict with the belief that God's nature is wholly compassionate and forgiving.
Paradox #2
Hosea 9:12 could present a contradiction or conflict because it expresses a harsh consequence or punishment, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving God. This can create tension with the message of love and mercy found elsewhere in religious teachings.