Zephaniah 1:12
And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps
What it says
The LORD will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who think He will do nothing.
What it is doing
This verse exposes complacent unbelief under careful divine scrutiny.
In context
7Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, 8“On the Day of the LORD’s sacrifice 9On that day I will punish 10On that day,” declares the LORD, 11Wail, O dwellers of the Hollow, 12And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps 13Their wealth will be plundered 14The great Day of the LORD is near — 15That day will be 16a day of horn blast and battle cry 17I will bring such distress on mankind 18Neither their silver nor their gold