Bible Dictionary

Dream

A series of thoughts, images, or experiences occurring during sleep.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

107 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

A series of thoughts, images, or experiences occurring during sleep.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 20:3-7
  • Genesis 28:10-17
  • Genesis 31:10-24
  • Genesis 37:5-11
  • Genesis 40:5-23
  • Genesis 41:1-36
  • Numbers 12:6
  • Deuteronomy 13:1-5
  • Daniel 2
  • Daniel 4
  • Matthew 1:20-24
  • Matthew 2:12-22
  • Acts 2:17

Original Language

Hebrew

חֲלוֹם

chalom

dream

Greek

ὄναρ

onar

dream

Meaning

A dream is a series of thoughts, images, or experiences occurring during sleep.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a dream is an experience occurring during sleep.

Dreams are recorded in both ordinary and revelatory contexts and are sometimes associated with messages, warnings, or events revealed to people.


Key References

  • Genesis 20:3-7
  • Genesis 28:10-17
  • Genesis 31:10-24
  • Genesis 37:5-11
  • Genesis 40:5-23
  • Genesis 41:1-36
  • Numbers 12:6
  • Deuteronomy 13:1-5
  • Daniel 2
  • Daniel 4
  • Matthew 1:20-24
  • Matthew 2:12-22
  • Acts 2:17

  • Vision
  • Revelation
  • Prophecy
  • Joseph

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 20:3-7
  • Genesis 28:10-17
  • Genesis 31:10-24
  • Genesis 37:5-11
  • Genesis 40:5-23
  • Genesis 41:1-36
  • Numbers 12:6
  • Deuteronomy 13:1-5
  • Daniel 2
  • Daniel 4
  • Matthew 1:20-24
  • Matthew 2:12-22
  • Acts 2:17

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