# Yahweh of hosts says this

Jeremiah often uses these words to introduce an important message from Yahweh.

# Cut her trees

"Cut down the trees outside of Jerusalem". God says this to the army that will attack Jerusalem.

# heap up siege works against Jerusalem

Either high mounds of dirt or high ramps made of wood that the enemies build outside the city wall in order go on top of the wall and attack the people.

# because it is filled with oppression

"because its people are always oppressing each other"