Bat
Some people say we can’t trust the Bible because a bat is not a bird. 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 darts all over the place. Adam named the bat ‘turn aside from teaching’. It 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. He intends to make you to be like Christ. [3]
God wants us to learn from teachers who are steady in their faith, teaching, and lives; not those who are unpredictable. He wants you to avoid the bad birds. His will for your life is primarily about your character. All the other choices you make are not as important as developing your character. He allows you to make choices such as your career and where you live, as you like.
- bat atalleph עטלף - ‘turn aside עטף from the teaching ל’
