Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Hosea 9:17 speaks of rejection and being cast away, while Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone and calls for repentance and life.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with John 3:16
Hosea 9:17 indicates rejection by God, whereas John 3:16 emphasizes that God loves the world and gives eternal life to believers.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Hosea 9:17 seems to depict finality in rejection, but 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Romans 11:1
Hosea 9:17 suggests complete rejection by God, whereas Romans 11:1 indicates that God has not cast away His people.
Romans 11:1: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Hosea 9:17 highlights rejection, but Psalm 103:8-10 describes God's mercy and unwillingness to deal with us according to our sins.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
Hosea 9:17 mentions divine rejection, which might seem to conflict with the New Testament messages of unconditional love and forgiveness. This contradiction arises because some parts of the Bible emphasize God's judgment and others focus on mercy. Understanding these differences can be challenging.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Hosea 9:17 could be seen in the idea of God punishing people by rejecting them or letting them suffer due to their actions. This could seem contradictory to the notion of a loving and forgiving God. It raises questions about how justice and mercy are balanced in divine actions.