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Jul 9, 2022 · The meaning is the same as per the previous dream. The 7 plump ears of grain represented 7 good crop harvest years, and the 7 thin ears of grain represented 7 years of famine. Outcome. The dream’s message was fulfilled, and the nation was saved from starvation because Pharoah listened to Joseph’s advice.
- Abimelech’s Warning
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Jacob’s Call Home
- Laban’s Warning
- 5 & 6. Joseph’s Grain and Stars
- The Cupbearer’S Grapes
- The Baker’s Baskets
- 9 & 10. Pharaoh’s Cows and Grain
- The Runaway Barley Loaf
- Solomon’s Blank Check
(Genesis 20) Long before the nation of Israel settled between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, their ancestor Abraham sojourned throughout the territory with his wife Sarah. Abraham was a rich guy (and therefore a pretty big deal), so it’s not like he and Sarah just stopped at a Holiday Inn late at night before leaving at first light the nex...
(Genesis 28:12) Jacob’s twin brother wants to kill him—though to be fair, Jacob didjust cheat him out of the family blessing. So Jacob’s on the run. He stops to sleep one night, and dreams of a great stairway stretching from earth to heaven, with divine beings moving up and down. At the top of the ladder is the Lord, who promises that Jacob will in...
(Genesis 31:10–13) Jacob loves to the land of his relative Laban, where he marries Laban’s daughters and works with his herds. Laban’s a tricky guy. He takes advantage of Jacob on several occasions. However, God still provides for Jacob—so much so that Jacob’s wealth begins to overtake Laban’s. Laban’s sons aren’t too happy with this, and Jacob sen...
(Genesis 31:24) Jacob takes off with his flocks and family—Laban’s daughters and grandchildren. Laban isn’t very happy about this, so he pursues Jacob. But before he catches up to Jacob, God comes to Laban in a dream. God warns Laban not to say anything good or bad to Jacob—just let him go.
(Genesis 37:1–10) Jacob’s favorite son Joseph has two dreams that throw a wrench in the family dynamic. In the first dream, Joseph and his brothers are gathering grain into sheaves. Jospeh’s sheaf stands upright, but the brother’s bundles of grain bow down to Joseph’s sheaf. This aggravates Joseph’s brothers. Not only is Joseph the favorite son, no...
(Genesis 40:9–15) Through a series of unfortunate events, Joseph finds himself in prison. He meets two other prisoners who had troubling dreams: Pharaoh’s former cupbearer and former baker. The cupbearer dreams of a grape vine with three branches, which he harvests and presses into Pharaoh’s cup. The three branches represent three days between the ...
(Genesis 40:16–19) The baker has a dream, too. In the dream, he carries three bread baskets on his head—but the birds eat the bread from them. Not all dreams are good ones. The three baskets represent another three days—at the end of which Pharaoh beheads the baker, and the birds eat the baker’s flesh.
(Genesis 41) Pharaoh has two disturbing dreams. In one, seven fat cows are devoured by seven scrawny ones. In another seven plump ears of grain are devoured by seven thin ones. Only the prisoner Joseph can interpret this dream-riddle: Egypt is destined to have seven years of good harvest, which will be followed by seven years of devastating famine....
(Judges 7:13–14) Fast-forward to the book of Judges: Jacob’s and Joseph’s descendants have followed Moses and Joshua back to Canaan and settled in the land. But they still have conflict with the surrounding nations, including the Midianites. After Midian oppresses Israel for seven years, God raises up a leader named Gideon to overthrow them. The ni...
(1 Kings 3:5–15) Suppose the Creator of the universe came to you in a dream one night and said, “You know what? Ask me for anything—anything you want. I’ll give it to you.” What would you ask for? That’s what happens to king Solomon, son of the giant-slayer David. God comes to him in a dream offering him a divine blank check. Solomon plays it smart...
The Bible records at least twenty dreams that they were used by God for a variety of purposes. Dreams can warn a person not to do something (Genesis 20:3, 31:24, Matthew 27:19). They can convey what will happen either in the near or distant future (Gen. 37:5, 9, 40:8 - 19, 41:1 - 7, 15 - 32, Daniel 2, 7). They can also convey a spiritual truth ...
Every dream in the Bible has a unique meaning and purpose. In some cases, the dreams signified God’s love and protection. In other cases, God used dreams to reprimand sinful behaviour and give warnings. According to Numbers 12:6, God communicates His will to select people through visions and dreams.
Sep 1, 2024 · Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22): On his way to Haran, Jacob has a dream of a ladder (or stairway) reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it. In this dream, God reiterates the covenant promises made to Abraham and Isaac, promising Jacob land, descendants, and blessings.
Oct 17, 2024 · Some may simply reflect our thoughts, worries, or desires. However, it’s important to stay open to the possibility that God might communicate through dreams. The Bible says in Joel 2:28: “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”
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Sep 3, 2024 · Unveiling the Biblical Significance of Dreams: Uncovering the Hidden Meaning. September 3, 2024 by Ayesha Atif. Dreams have long fascinated humanity, often seen as mysterious and profound experiences. In the Bible, dreams are more than just visions—they are powerful messages from God, shaping the lives of figures like Joseph and Daniel.
