Contradiction with Romans 11:29
While Hosea 9:9 speaks of corruption and impending punishment, Romans 11:29 emphasizes the irrevocability and enduring nature of God's gifts and calling, suggesting a more unchanging, gracious stance from God.
Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Hosea 9:9 focuses on judgment and condemnation for wrongdoing, whereas John 3:17 highlights Christ's purpose of saving the world rather than condemning it, portraying a message of salvation over judgment.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Hosea 9:9 speaks of collective guilt and doom, while Ezekiel 18:21 promises life and forgiveness rather than death to individuals who repent and turn from sin, emphasizing personal responsibility and the possibility of redemption.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Hosea 9:9 implies punishment and wrath, but Psalm 103:8-10 speaks of God's compassion and reluctance to maintain anger, offering a perspective of mercy rather than retribution.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Hosea 9:9 is a declaration of divine judgment, while 1 John 4:8 states that "God is love," emphasizing a contrasting attribute of God as primarily loving, rather than punitive.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Hosea 9:9 warns about corruption and God's judgment. The moral conflict could be that it speaks against doing wrong, yet it also talks about harsh punishment, which can seem unloving or unforgiving. This can feel like a contradiction since God is also described as loving and merciful.