ASHES

Dust and ashes covering your body as you kneel in prayer — Deep repentance and humility before God; recognition of human weakness and sinfulness

Job 42:5-6

Ashes scattered on your head while wearing torn garments — Mourning, grief, and sorrow over loss or sin; outward expression of inner distress

Job 13:12

A heap or pile of ashes preserved or marked in a memorial place — Memorial or remembrance of past events, judgments, or warnings from God

Job 13:12

Seeing a woman placing ashes on her head while tearing her garments and weeping aloud — Deep personal trauma, violation, or disgrace; the outward expression of profound inner devastation and the loss of honor or innocence

2 Samuel 13:19

Dreaming of maxims or sayings turning into ashes, or defenses made of clay crumbling — Human wisdom and arguments that are worthless and fragile; the inadequacy of one's own reasoning or justifications when confronted with divine truth

Job 13:12

Seeing yourself humbling yourself or bowing down in ashes — The act of self-abasement and recognition of one's lowly position before God; choosing to take a position of humility

Job 42:5-6