ELTB BB 26-27
Lapwing
The lapwing is known for the irregular pattern of beating it's wings. Flap-flap- - flap - flap, flap, flap.
God commanded Moses to strike the rock for water the first time. The second time he told him to speak to it, but Moses struck it. This is a silly play on words: Moses gave the rock an irregular (or at the wrong time) beating. He forfeited the privilege of entering into the promised land. [1]
- lapwing duwkiyphath דוכיפת - beat דוכ the mystery פ plan י which was finished ת.
Bat
As mentioned previously, the Bible does not say the bat is a bird. It says that it is a 'flying thing'. 'Bird' is a poor translation.
Bats are known for their irregular flight patterns. The lapwing had an irregular wing flap and the bat flies all over the place. The name of the bat suggests one who wanders from the path or deviates from God's will. These should not be our teachers.
The path represents God's plan for your life. His plan is to bless you [2] if you allow him.
God wants us to learn from teachers who are steady in their faith, teaching and lives; not those who are unpredictable.
- bat atalleph עטלף - turn aside עטף from the teaching ל.
- ↑ ▸ ± Nu 20:12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
- ↑ ▸ ± Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
