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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Lapwing</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/lapwing.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/leviticus/11-19.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/lapwing.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Lapwing</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/l/lapse.htm" title="Lapse">◄</a> Lapwing <a href="/topical/naves/l/lapwing--a_bird_forbidden_as_food.htm" title="Lapwing: A Bird Forbidden As Food">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The lapwing is mentioned in the context of dietary laws in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Leviticus. In <a href="/leviticus/11-19.htm">Leviticus 11:19</a> , the lapwing is listed among the birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat: "the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat." The term "lapwing" is used in some translations, while others may use "hoopoe" or similar terms, reflecting variations in the identification of the bird in question.<br><br><b>Identification and Characteristics</b><br><br>The lapwing, as referred to in biblical texts, is often associated with the hoopoe (Upupa epops), a bird known for its distinctive crown of feathers and unique appearance. The hoopoe is native to the Middle East and is characterized by its striking plumage, long beak, and undulating flight pattern. It is a solitary bird, often found in open landscapes, feeding on insects and small invertebrates.<br><br><b>Cultural and Symbolic Significance</b><br><br>In ancient Israelite culture, the dietary laws served not only as health guidelines but also as a means of setting the Israelites apart from other nations. The prohibition against eating certain birds, including the lapwing, was part of a broader set of purity laws that underscored the holiness and distinctiveness of God's chosen people. The lapwing, like other unclean birds, was considered unsuitable for consumption due to its feeding habits and ecological niche.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The inclusion of the lapwing in the list of unclean birds highlights the importance of obedience to God's commandments in the daily lives of the Israelites. These dietary restrictions were a tangible expression of the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the need for holiness and separation from practices deemed impure or defiling. The lapwing, therefore, serves as a reminder of the broader spiritual principles underlying the Mosaic Law.<br><br><b>Modern Interpretations</b><br><br>In contemporary discussions, the lapwing's mention in the Bible is often examined in the context of biblical zoology and the historical understanding of ancient texts. Scholars and theologians explore the significance of these dietary laws and their relevance to modern Christian practice. While the specific identification of the lapwing may vary, its role in the biblical narrative remains a point of interest for those studying the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The lapwing, as referenced in Leviticus, is a testament to the intricate laws that governed the lives of the Israelites and their relationship with God. Its mention in the Bible continues to be a subject of study and reflection, offering insights into the historical and spiritual dimensions of biblical teachings.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Lapwing</span><p>(Heb. <i>duciphath</i>) occurs only in (<a href="/leviticus/11-19.htm">Leviticus 11:19</a>) and in the parallel passage of (<a href="/deuteronomy/14-18.htm">14:18</a>) amongst the list of those birds which were forbidden by the law of Moses to be eaten by the Israelites. Commentators generally agree that the <i>hoopoe</i> is the bird intended. The hoopoe is an occasional visitor to England, arriving for the most part in the autumn. Its crest is very elegant; each of the long feathers forming it is tipped with black.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Lapwing</span><p>Supposed to mean the hoopoe, a beautiful migratory bird of filthy habits and a loud, hoarse voice; pronounced unclean by Moses, Le 11:19. It is about the size of a thrush; its beak is long, black, thin and a little hooked; its legs gray and short. On its head is a tuft of feathers of different colors, which it raises or lowers as it pleases. Its neck and breast are somewhat reddish, and its wings and tail black, with white streaks. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>The name of an unclean bird, mentioned only in <a href="/leviticus/11-19.htm">Leviticus 11:19</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/14-18.htm">Deuteronomy 14:18</a>. The Hebrew name of this bird, dukiphath, has been generally regarded as denoting the hoope (Upupa epops), an onomatopoetic word derived from the cry of the bird, which resembles the word "hoop;" a bird not uncommon in Palestine. Others identify it with the English peewit. <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) A small European bird of the Plover family (Vanellus cristatus, or V. vanellus). It has long and broad wings, and is noted for its rapid, irregular fight, upwards, downwards, and in circles. Its back is coppery or greenish bronze. Its eggs are the plover's eggs of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. It is called also peewit, dastard plover, and wype. The gray lapwing is the Squatarola cinerea.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">LAPWING</span><p>lap'-wing (dukhiphath; epops): A translation used in early VSS, now universally admitted to be incorrect. The lapwing had a crest, and resembled in size and color the hoopoe (Upupa epops). It appears in the lists of abominations only (<a href="/leviticus/11-19.htm">Leviticus 11:19</a> the King James Version and Deuteronomy 14:18 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) HOOPOE, which see). The lapwing is a plover, and its flesh and eggs are delicious food.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1744.htm"><span class="l">1744. dukiphath -- perhaps hoopoe (a ceremonially unclean bird)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2). <b>lapwing</b>. Of uncertain derivation; the hoopoe or else the grouse -- <b>lapwing</b>.<br> 1743, 1744. dukiphath. 1745 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1744.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/unknown/recognitions_of_clement_/chapter_xxii_vile_transformation_of_jupiter.htm"><span class="l">Vile Transformation of Jupiter.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> was born Helen; and again the same, being changed into a star, and of her were born<br> Castor and Pollux; Lamia, being changed into a <b>lapwing</b>; Mnemosyne, being <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../recognitions of clement /chapter xxii vile transformation of jupiter.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/the_ten_commandments/2_1_the_tenth_commandment.htm"><span class="l">The Tenth Commandment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>lapwing</b>, which wears a little coronet on its head, and yet feeds on dung, is<br> an emblem of such as profess to be crowned kings and priests unto God, and yet <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 1 the tenth commandment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_1/chapter_ii_the_gods_of_egypt.htm"><span class="l">The Gods of Egypt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nevertheless, by an anomaly not uncommon in religions, the egg did not always contain<br> the same kind of bird; a <b>lapwing</b>, or a heron, might come out of it,[*] or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ii the gods of egypt.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lapwing.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lapwing</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is called also peewit, dastard plover, and wype. The gray <b>lapwing</b> is the<br> Squatarola cinerea. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>LAPWING</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lapwing.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hoopoe.htm"><span class="l">Hoopoe (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Because it is almost the size of a hoopoe and somewhat suggestive of it in its golden<br> plumage, the <b>lapwing</b> was used in the early translations of the Bible <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hoopoe.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lapse.htm"><span class="l">Lapse (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lapse.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/larch.htm"><span class="l">Larch (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/larch.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/weep.htm"><span class="l">Weep (97 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The <b>lapwing</b>; the wipe; -- so called from<br> its cry. 2. (v.) imp. of Weep. 3. (vi) Formerly, to express <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/weep.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wipe.htm"><span class="l">Wipe (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The <b>lapwing</b>. 2. (vt) To rub with something<br> soft for cleaning; to clean or dry by rubbing; as, to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wipe.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/palestine.htm"><span class="l">Palestine (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 11:7), the stork and the heron (Leviticus 11:19)-to the `Arabah and the Jordan valley,<br> while the hoopoe (the King James Version "<b>lapwing</b>," Leviticus 11:19 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/palestine.htm - 89k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/lapwing.htm">Lapwing: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lapwing (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/11-19.htm">Leviticus 11:19</a></span><br />And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the <span class="boldtext">lapwing</span>, and the bat.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-18.htm">Deuteronomy 14:18</a></span><br />And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the <span class="boldtext">lapwing</span>, and the bat.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lapwing.htm">Lapwing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/l/lapwing--a_bird_forbidden_as_food.htm">Lapwing: A Bird Forbidden As Food</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hoopoe.htm">Hoopoe (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lapse.htm">Lapse (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/larch.htm">Larch (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weep.htm">Weep (97 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wipe.htm">Wipe (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/palestine.htm">Palestine (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/lapse.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Lapse"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Lapse" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/l/lapwing--a_bird_forbidden_as_food.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lapwing: A Bird Forbidden As Food"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lapwing: A Bird Forbidden As Food" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>