ADVERSARY
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How adversary appeared in your dream
A roaring lion circling you in darkness, seeking to devour — The devil's active opposition and spiritual attacks against your faith
1 Peter 5:8
A figure blocking your path in court or confronting you face-to-face — Human opposition, conflict with others, or legal/relational disputes requiring resolution
Matthew 5:25Luke 12:58Luke 18:3Luke 21:15-16Philippians 1:28
Dark shadowy beings or malevolent spirits attacking from multiple directions — Demonic opposition and spiritual forces working against you
1 Corinthians 16:9
Religious authority figures condemning or accusing you harshly — Opposition from religious leaders or those using faith to harm you
Luke 13:14-17
A hostile world or corrupt system pressing in from all sides — Worldly opposition, temptation, and systems of darkness fighting against your faith
John 16:332 Peter 2:201 John 5:4-5
Possible biblical meanings
devil (1 Peter 5:8)·Human opposition (Matthew 5:25; Luke 12:58; Luke 18:3; Luke 21:15-16; Philippians 1:28)·demon spirits (1 Corinthians 16:9)·Religious leaders (Luke 13:14-17)·the world (John 16:33; 2 Peter 2:20; 1 John 5:4-5)·1 Pet. 5:8 (1 Peter 5:8)·Matt. 5:25; Luke 12:58; 18:3; 21:15-16; Phil. 1:28 (Matthew 5:25; Luke 12:58; Luke 18:3; Luke 21:15-16; Philippians 1:28)·1 Cor. 16:9 (1 Corinthians 16:9)·Luke 13:14-17 (Luke 13:14-17)·John 16:33; 2 Pet. 2:20; 1 John 5:4-5 (John 16:33; 2 Peter 2:20; 1 John 5:4-5)
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