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. It suggests that dreams may carry spiritual instruction or meaning rather than being mere random thoughts.
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.
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Genesis 20:3KJV
This verse shows God speaking to Abimelech in a dream about death, demonstrating that dreams involving death or violence can be divine warnings or messages. The dream served as a corrective message to prevent sin.
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
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Matthew 27:19KJV
Pilate's wife received a troubling dream about Jesus that caused her suffering, showing that dreams can contain spiritual warnings about violence or injustice. Her dream prompted her to warn against participating in Christ's crucifixion.
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
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1 John 3:15KJV
This verse reveals that murder begins in the heart with hatred, suggesting that dreams of killing may reflect inner anger or hatred that needs to be addressed spiritually. It emphasizes the spiritual significance of violent thoughts.
The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord.
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Jeremiah 23:28KJV
This passage distinguishes between meaningful dreams from God and empty dreams. It suggests that not all dreams carry spiritual significance and believers should test dreams against God's word to discern their meaning.
Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill. But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment:
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Matthew 5:21-22KJV
Jesus teaches that anger in the heart is spiritually equivalent to murder. Dreams of killing someone may represent unresolved anger or conflict that requires repentance and forgiveness rather than literal intent to harm.
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.
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Ecclesiastes 5:3KJV
This verse suggests that many dreams simply result from daily concerns and mental activity rather than having spiritual meaning. Dreams of violence may sometimes reflect stress, anxiety, or overactive thoughts rather than divine messages.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Romans 12:19KJV
This verse teaches that believers should not seek revenge or take justice into their own hands. Dreams of killing might represent a desire for vengeance that should be surrendered to God rather than acted upon.

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