וְ/הָ/עֲטַלֵּֽף
𐤅/𐤄/𐤏𐤈𐤋𐤐
ʻăṭallêph
and the bat
A nocturnal, winged, flying mammal (bat), used in the Hebrew Bible in the context of ritual purity regulations. Refers specifically to the animal known for its leathery wings and nocturnal habits, classified as unclean among flying creatures in Levitical law. The term is not a broad zoological category, but designates the specific animal now commonly called a bat.
Deuteronomy 14:18 · Word #5
Lexicon H5847
| Lemma | עֲטַלֵּף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤈𐤋𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʻăṭallêph |
| Strong's | H5847 |
| Definition | A nocturnal, winged, flying mammal (bat), used in the Hebrew Bible in the context of ritual purity regulations. Refers specifically to the animal known for its leathery wings and nocturnal habits, classified as unclean among flying creatures in Levitical law. The term is not a broad zoological category, but designates the specific animal now commonly called a bat. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the bat |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5847-02
bat
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes a specific nocturnal, winged mammal known as a bat, with no recoverable root meaning beyond the animal itself. The masculine singular absolute form is reflected by the simple singular noun "bat." |
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