Leviticus 11:19
Leviticus 11:19
“And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Storks, herons, lapwings, and bats are abominable.
Context
Wading birds and flying mammals added.
What Does Leviticus 11:19 Mean?
The list extends to wading birds and a mammal. Bats, though they fly, are classified here among unclean birds, reflecting ancient understanding that flying things included more than what modern classification would.
Storks and herons wade in water and feed on creatures; lapwings are ground birds. Their inclusion shows diversity across habitats joins them in unclean status.