Because God would send armies to do these things, he speaks as if he would do them. AT: "I will send enemy armies to turn your cities into ruins and destroy your sanctuaries" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
These were places where people worshiped idols instead of God.
# I will not be pleased with the aroma of your offerings
Normally the Lord's pleasure with the aroma represents his pleasure with those who burn the offering. But in this case, people would burn offerings, but God would not be pleased with them. AT: "You will burn offerings, but I will not be pleased with you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# I will draw out my sword and follow you
This represents sending armies to attack them. AT: "I will send enemy armies to attack you" or "I will send enemy armies to attack you with their swords" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# Your land will be abandoned, and your cities will be ruined
This can be stated in active form. AT: "You will abandon your land, and your enemies will destroy your cities" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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