33 Bible Verses About Dreams
Bible verses about Dreams
Dreams, whispers from the Divine, hold a unique space in scripture as a channel for God's communication. Exploring Bible verses about dreams reveals a rich tapestry of prophetic visions, warnings, and divine guidance delivered through the subconscious realm. Understanding these passages isn't merely an academic exercise; it's an invitation to attune ourselves to God's multifaceted ways of speaking. By studying how dreams functioned in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel, we gain insight into discerning God's voice in our own lives, fostering a deeper connection to His will and purpose, and recognizing the potential for spiritual revelation within the nightly visions we often overlook.
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Genesis 40:12 (KJV)
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
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And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head:
And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.
This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.
And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.
And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.
Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.
And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.
And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;
And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.
And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head.
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.
And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I.
But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.
But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.
And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:
And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:
Dreams, as illuminated by these biblical verses, serve as a fascinating intersection between the divine and human realms. From warnings and prophecies to guidance and comfort, dreams in scripture are consistently portrayed as potential conduits of God's will. Whether it's Jacob's ladder, Joseph's foresight, or Daniel's interpretations, these narratives emphasize the importance of discernment and prayerful consideration when grappling with the meaning of our own dreams. Ultimately, while not every dream holds divine significance, the Bible encourages us to remain open to the possibility of God speaking through the subconscious landscape of our minds. Reflect upon your dreams with humility, seeking wisdom and understanding. Consider journaling your dreams, praying for clarity, and consulting with trusted spiritual advisors. By doing so, you might uncover hidden truths, divine nudges, or simply a deeper understanding of your own inner world.