Strong’s H5847
עֲטַלֵּף
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`atalleph
Pronunciation
ah-tal-lef
Definition
Bat
Meaning
a bat
Usage
The Hebrew word "atalleph" refers to a bat, a nocturnal flying mammal. In the context of the Bible, it is mentioned in the lists of unclean animals that the Israelites were forbidden to eat. The bat is grouped with birds and other flying creatures, emphasizing its classification based on its ability to fly rather than its mammalian characteristics.
Bible references
Leviticus 11:19;Deuteronomy 14:18;Isaiah 2:20