Contradiction with Isaiah 56:7
Isaiah mentions that sacrifices and offerings will be acceptable on God’s altar, contradicting Hosea's indication that they won't be accepted.
Isaiah 56:7: Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:19
States that God will delight in sacrifices of righteousness, while Hosea suggests offerings will not be pleasing.
Psalm 51:19: Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Contradiction with Leviticus 1:9
Offers a ritual for burnt offerings that are said to be a pleasing aroma to the Lord, contrasting Hosea’s implication that such offerings are not accepted.
Leviticus 1:9: But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10
Indicates that through Jesus, offerings are once for all time sanctified, contrasting with the rejection theme in Hosea.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].
Contradiction with Malachi 1:11
Highlights that offerings are pure and accepted among the nations, which stands in contradiction to Hosea’s claim of rejection.
Malachi 1:11: For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name [shall be] great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense [shall be] offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name [shall be] great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Paradox #1
Hosea 9:4 might be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's willingness to accept sincere offerings and prayers, even from those who have sinned. In Hosea, there's an implication that certain offerings won't be accepted, which could seem at odds with the idea of God's forgiveness and mercy if people genuinely repent.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Hosea 9:4 could be that the verse suggests restricted access to God's favor, implying that certain actions or situations prevent people from receiving God's approval or blessings. This could conflict with the belief that God's love and grace are always available universally and unconditionally.