“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28
Bible Verses About Dreams And Visions
Genesis 37:5 – Joseph dreams about his future leadership.
“Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more.” – Genesis 37:5
Matthew 1:20 – An angel speaks to Joseph in a dream.
“But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.'” – Matthew 1:20
Acts 2:17 – God’s promise of dreams and visions for all.
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.” – Acts 2:17
Matthew 2:12 – Wise men are warned in a dream.
“Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.” – Matthew 2:12
Job 33:15 – Dreams as a way God communicates.
“In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while slumbering on their beds.” – Job 33:15
Daniel 2:19 – Daniel receives insight through a dream.
“Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.” – Daniel 2:19
Genesis 40:8 – Joseph interprets dreams in prison.
“And they said to him, ‘We each dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it.’ So Joseph said to them, ‘Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell them to me, please!'” – Genesis 40:8
1 Kings 3:5 – God appears to Solomon in a dream.
“At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask! What shall I give you?'” – 1 Kings 3:5
Joel 3:1 – Prophecy about dreams in the last days.
“For behold, in those days and at that time, when I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations.” – Joel 3:1
Acts 16:9 – Paul receives a vision in the night.
“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.'” – Acts 16:9
Matthew 27:19 – Pilate’s wife has a troubling dream.
“While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, ‘Have nothing to do with that just man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.'” – Matthew 27:19
Job 33:14 – God communicates through dreams.
“For God may speak in one way, or in another, yet man does not perceive it.” – Job 33:14
Genesis 31:10 – Jacob’s dream of the flock.
“And it happened, at the time when the flock conceived, that I lifted my eyes and saw in a dream, and behold, the rams which leaped upon the flock were streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted.” – Genesis 31:10
Genesis 28:12 – Jacob’s dream of a ladder.
“Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.” – Genesis 28:12
Daniel 7:1 – Daniel’s vision of four beasts.
“In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed.” – Daniel 7:1
Proverbs 29:18 – Vision is important for guidance.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 29:18
Revelation 1:1 – Revelation given to John.
“The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John.” – Revelation 1:1
Numbers 12:6 – God speaks through prophets.
“Then He said, ‘Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision; I speak to him in a dream.'” – Numbers 12:6
Isaiah 29:7 – Nations are like a dream.
“And the multitude of all the nations who fight against Ariel, even all who fight against her and her munition, and her distress, shall be as a dream of a night vision.” – Isaiah 29:7
1 Chronicles 22:12 – Solomonic wisdom to build the temple.
“Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.” – 1 Chronicles 22:12
Revelation 4:1 – John’s vision of heaven.
“After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, ‘Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.'” – Revelation 4:1
Zechariah 1:8 – Zechariah’s vision of horses.
“I saw by night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse; and it stood among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were horses, red, sorrel, and white.” – Zechariah 1:8
Isaiah 6:1 – Isaiah’s vision of God.
“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” – Isaiah 6:1
Jeremiah 23:28 – Difference between dreamers and prophets.
“The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat?” – Jeremiah 23:28
Daniel 9:2 – Understanding the prophecies through books.
“In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.” – Daniel 9:2
Luke 2:19 – Mary reflects on the events in her heart.
“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” – Luke 2:19
Luke 2:34 – Simeon prophesies about Jesus.
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against.'” – Luke 2:34
Psalm 126:1 – Joy comes with our dreams returned.
“When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream.” – Psalm 126:1
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your plans to the Lord.
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
Final Thoughts
Dreams and visions are significant treasures in our spiritual journey. We see how God often communicates with us in unique ways, leading us to understand His plans or guiding us through life’s challenges. Just like Joseph, Daniel, and many others, we can bring our curiosities to God, exploring the meaning behind what we see while we dream or envision.
We can find comfort knowing that God still speaks to us today, even in sleep, encouraging us to seek clarity through His Word. If you wonder about other topics regarding faith or feeling lost, I encourage you to explore Bible verses for encouragement or dive into general Bible insights to further understand His messages.
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