6 those who turn back from following the Lordand neither seek the Lord nor inquire of him."
6 And them that are turned back from the Lord; and those that have not sought the Lord, nor enquired for him.
6 those who have turned back from following the Lord, who do not seek the Lord or inquire of him."
6 Not to mention those who've dumped God altogether, no longer giving him a thought or offering a prayer.
6 Those who have turned back from following the Lord, And have not sought the Lord, nor inquired of Him."
6 And I will destroy those who used to worship me but now no longer do. They no longer ask for the Lord 's guidance or seek my blessings."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Zephaniah 1:6
Commentary on Zephaniah 1:1-6
(Read Zephaniah 1:1-6)
Ruin is coming, utter ruin; destruction from the Almighty. The servants of God all proclaim, There is no peace for the wicked. The expressions are figurative, speaking every where desolation; the land shall be left without inhabitants. The sinners to be consumed are, the professed idolaters, and those that worship Jehovah and idols, or swear to the Lord, and to Malcham. Those that think to divide their affections and worship between God and idols, will come short of acceptance with God; for what communion can there be between light and darkness? If Satan have half, he will have all; if the Lord have but half, he will have none. Neglect of God shows impiety and contempt. May none of us be among those who draw back unto perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.