CATERPILLAR
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How caterpillar appeared in your dream
Swarms of caterpillars stripping leaves from crops and trees — God's judgment, plague, or progressive destruction of resources and livelihood
Joel 1:41 Kings 8:37Psalm 78:46Psalm 105:34Isaiah 33:4
Caterpillars consuming and destroying a field or garden systematically — Divine judgment manifesting through progressive loss and devastation
Joel 1:4Isaiah 33:4
Caterpillars transforming into butterflies after a period of desolation — God's restoration and renewal after judgment; becoming a new creation
Joel 2:252 Corinthians 5:17
A single caterpillar eating through landscape while you watch helplessly — Judgment or plague sent by God as a sign of His authority over creation
1 Kings 8:37Psalm 105:34
Possible biblical meanings
Progressive destruction (Joel 1:4)·Judgment or plague (1 Kings 8:37; Psalm 78:46; Psalm 105:34; Isaiah 33:4)·Restoration (Joel 2:25)·2 Cor. 5:17 (2 Corinthians 5:17)·Joel 1:4 (Joel 1:4)·1 Kings 8:37; Ps. 78:46; 105:34; Isa. 33:4 (1 Kings 8:37; Psalm 78:46; Psalm 105:34; Isaiah 33:4)
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