Animals of the Bible · Sky · Birds
The Bat
The Bat — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
Discovered in your collection
- Key verse
- Isaiah 2:20
- Where it lived
- The “sky” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The Bat in Scripture
Stories from Scripture
The Bat in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Bat in Scripture
“In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats.” The prophet Isaiah shows that false idols will end up in the dark, because only God is worthy of honor and worship.
Isaiah 2:20The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the bat
The Old Law lists the bat among the creatures not to be eaten, a creature of caves and of the night, teaching us to walk in the light of truth and purity.
Leviticus 11:19
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly; they often live in the deep caves of the East and help nature by hunting night insects.
In Bible times, the bat was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
From the Holy Scriptures
What do we read in the Bible about the bat?
20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats;
19 And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the bat teaches us
The Bat in Scripture
The bat appears in Isaiah 2:20 as a dweller of darkness and hiding places — the place where people will throw their powerless idols. This picture shows us that passing things have no lasting value; true glory belongs to God alone.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the bat?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the bat?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”