8 Bible Verses

For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
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Job 33:14-16KJV
This passage establishes that God can communicate through dreams and visions during sleep. When dreaming of a deceased mother, it may represent divine instruction or guidance being given through the dream state.
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
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Joel 2:28KJV
This verse speaks of God's Spirit enabling dreams and visions among His people. Dreams of deceased loved ones like mothers may be part of God's spiritual communication with believers.
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
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Matthew 1:20KJV
This shows how God used dreams to deliver important messages through angels. Dreams of deceased mothers might similarly carry divine messages of comfort, guidance, or reassurance from heaven.
And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth. And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself. And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up?
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1 Samuel 28:13-15KJV
This passage shows that the deceased can appear to the living, though this was through forbidden necromancy. It demonstrates the biblical acknowledgment that spirits of the departed can manifest, though proper discernment is needed.
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
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Ecclesiastes 12:7KJV
This verse explains that when people die, their spirits return to God. Dreams of a deceased mother may represent the soul's journey to God and can bring comfort about her eternal destination.
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 5:8KJV
Paul teaches that believers who die are immediately present with the Lord. Dreams of deceased mothers may serve as reminders of this blessed hope and their current state with Christ.
There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord:
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Deuteronomy 18:10-12KJV
This passage warns against seeking communication with the dead through occult practices. While dreams may naturally occur, believers should not actively seek to contact deceased loved ones through forbidden means.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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Philippians 4:19KJV
God promises to meet all our needs, including emotional and spiritual comfort during grief. Dreams of deceased mothers may be part of God's provision of comfort and peace during times of loss and mourning.

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