Grain was commonly measured by quantity, not by weight (Luke 6:38); to measure grain by weight was a sign of shortage (see Leviticus 26:26; Ezekiel 4:10, Ezekiel 4:16). Through the activity of this horse and its rider, food shortage (famine) would prevail on the earth.
5 Quand il ouvrit le troisième sceau, j'entendis le troisième être vivant qui disait: Viens. Je regardai, et voici, parut un cheval noir. Celui qui le montait tenait une balance dans sa main.