CLOTHING
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How clothing appeared in your dream
Dreaming of wearing pure white or new clothes that feel fresh and clean — Biblical interpretation suggests you are experiencing spiritual conversion, preparation for a new role, or separation from your past life through God's provision.
Exodus 19:14-15Matthew 9:17Luke 15:22Revelation 3:5
Seeing yourself changing clothes or receiving different garments in a dream — A change of clothes symbolizes a shift in your role, authority, status, or the spiritual covering and authority God is providing for a new season in your life.
Genesis 41:14Luke 15:222 Kings 2:12-15
Dreaming of torn, tattered, or dirty clothing on yourself or others — Torn or soiled garments represent grief, sorrow, a concealing or impure heart condition, or how you are masking your true self rather than revealing God's glory.
Genesis 3:7James 2:2Matthew 7:15
Seeing clothing that looks false, pretentious, or misaligned with who you truly are — Wearing clothes that do not fit you spiritually indicates you are covering yourself with human-made pretense rather than living authentically before God.
Genesis 3:7Matthew 7:15
Dreaming of being clothed in garments of glory or radiant white raiment — Spiritual clothing in dreams reflects God's glory covering you, your victory over sin, and your name being written in the book of life before God and His angels.
Genesis 2:25Revelation 3:5,18
Dreaming of wearing black clothing or seeing someone dressed in black garments — Black clothing symbolizes evil motivation and a person who has prepared themselves to do evil things. This can represent a temporary negative situation or someone who has made it their life's mission to be negative, depressive, or engage in harmful actions.
Psalm 109:17-19
Seeing yourself or others clothed in red garments in a dream — Red clothing symbolizes people who have prepared themselves for violence, conflict, disunity, and hatred. This may represent a specific incident or situation rather than a permanent character trait, indicating readiness for confrontation or spiritual warfare.
Psalm 73:6
Dreaming of wearing royal attire with a crown and staff, dressed as a king — Royal clothing with a crown and staff speaks of spiritual maturity and a person who has overcome circumstances in their life. This represents someone who reigns as a king in their sphere of influence, knows the principles and laws of God's kingdom, and has learned to apply God's word and principles effectively.
Revelation 4:4
Seeing someone you know as a Christian wearing dirty or filthy rags in a dream — When a known Christian appears in dirty clothing, it speaks of backsliding and falling back into unrighteous acts of sin. This reveals their current spiritual condition that needs to be addressed through prayer and appeals to repent and return to Christ.
Isaiah 64:6
Dreaming of fine linen, clean and white garments being prepared or worn — Fine linen, clean and white, represents the righteousness of the saints and spiritual preparation for ministry. This symbolizes readiness for the marriage of the Lamb and being granted divine covering as the bride of Christ makes herself ready.
Revelation 19:7-8
Seeing garments stained red or dyed, particularly in the context of battle or judgment — Red-stained or dyed garments represent judgment, warfare in God's strength, and victory over enemies. This symbolizes one who speaks in righteousness and is mighty to save, having trodden the winepress of God's wrath and fury.
Isaiah 63:1-3
Possible biblical meanings
God's glory (Genesis 2:25)·Human-made cover up (Genesis 3:7; James 2:2; Matthew 7:15)·A change of clothes is a change of role and authority (Genesis 41:14; Luke 15:22; 2 Kings 2:12-15)·Clothing may also be indicative of the state of one's heart (1 Peter 3:3-4; Proverbs 23:7)·Clean or new clothes may indicate conversion, separation, or preparation (Exodus 19:14-15; Matthew 9:17; Luke 15:22)
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