Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zephaniah 1:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zephaniah 1:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 1 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.”
Zephaniah 1:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 1:6
Them that are turned back from the LORD (ha-nasogim me-acharey Yahweh, הַנְּסוֹגִים מֵאַחֲרֵי יְהוָה)—The verb nasog (נָסוֹג) means to turn back, withdraw, retreat, apostatize. This describes deliberate abandonment, not mere neglect. The phrase from the LORD (me-acharey Yahweh) literally means "from after the LORD"—they once followed but turned away, reversing direction. This is covenant apostasy, the willful rejection of prior commitment and relationship.Apostasy differs from initial unbelief. These are people who knew Yahweh, experienced His covenant mercies, participated in temple worship, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:6
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“a people loaded with iniquity”
“the spring of living waters”
“says Yahweh”
“in that you have forsaken Yahweh your God”
“but only in pretense”
“he certainly won't exalt them.”
“when a righteous man does turn from his righteousness”
“my soul has no pleasure in him.{Habakkuk 2:3-4},Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.,,,,,,,,”
“neither have they sought Yahweh of Armies.”
“uttering great swelling words of emptiness”