15So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour, the day, the month, and the year, were released to kill a third of mankind.
The implication is that two‑thirds of humanity may continue to live. Yet obviously if one out of three persons is killed, life as a whole is greatly impacted.
15 So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour, the day, the month, and the year, were released to kill a third of mankind.