Zephaniah 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 1:6 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 1:6 — KJV
“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)
Zephaniah 1:6 in Context — About the Book of Zephaniah
Zephaniah sweeps from cosmic judgment to one of the tenderest verses in the Bible: the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves; He will rejoice over you with singing. The day of the Lord clears the ground so restored people can hear God sing.
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:6
“And those men said unto him, We are defiled by the dead body of a man: wherefore are we kept back, that we may not offer an offering of the LORD in his appointed season among the children of Israel?”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:6: back, lord, those
“And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:6: turned, lord, nor
“And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:6: turned, back, those
“And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:6: lord, those, enquired
“And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. back: Heb. shoulder gave: Heb. turned”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:6: turned, back, those
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