the curse] The curse of God, Jeremiah 23:10. denounced in the book of the law. Lev. 26. 14. Deut. 28. 16, &c. and 29. 20. earth] Or, land. vers. 13. burned] Burnt up with heat and drought. or, consumed with the fire of Gods wrath. Chap. 9. 18. and 10. 16. few men left] Chap. 4. 1. &10. 19. &13. 12.