CORD
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How cord appeared in your dream
Dreaming of thick cords binding your hands or feet — In biblical dreams, cords represent bondage or captivity, suggesting you may be spiritually or emotionally bound by circumstances, sin, or the control of others.
Job 36:8Psalm 118:27Proverbs 5:221 Kings 20:31-32
Seeing a red cord tied around your wrist or neck — A red cord in dreams symbolizes the blood of Jesus and His protection over your life, representing covenant redemption and divine security.
Joshua 2:15, 18
Dreaming of multiple cords twisted together forming a strong rope — Cords woven together represent the strength found in unity and community, showing that a group of like-minded people standing together creates unbreakable bonds.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Seeing cords wrapped around your body pulling you in different directions — Cords pulling at you in a dream symbolize emotional attachments, soul ties, and generational curses that may be controlling your actions and keeping you from freedom.
Exodus 20:5Exodus 34:7Numbers 14:18Deuteronomy 5:9Hosea 11:4Isaiah 5:18
Dreaming of being caught in cords that tighten around your throat — Cords around your throat represent death, spiritual danger, and the strongholds of enemy forces that seek to destroy or silence you.
2 Samuel 22:6Psalm 116:3Matthew 12:29Mark 3:272 Corinthians 10:4
Seeing a secure cord holding something valuable or protecting a boundary — A strong, protective cord in your dream represents God's security, provision, and the boundaries He establishes to keep you safe and secure.
Psalm 129:4Isaiah 54:3
Dreaming of a cord being used in a covenant ceremony or agreement between two parties — A cord used in binding for covenant purposes represents sacred agreements, promises, and divine commitments that establish lasting relationships between God and His people or between individuals in holy union.
Joshua 2:15, 18Ecclesiastes 4:12
Possible biblical meanings
Control (Psalm 2:3)·Soul tie (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; 1 Samuel 18:1)·Generational curse (Exodus 20:5; Exodus 34:7; Numbers 14:18; Deuteronomy 5:9)·Emotional attachment (Hosea 11:4)·Stronghold (Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:27; 2 Corinthians 10:4)·Bondage (Job 36:8; Psalm 118:27; Proverbs 5:22)·The Blood of Jesus (Joshua 2:15, 18)·Protection or security (Ecclesiastes 4:12; Psalm 129:4; Isaiah 54:3)·Link (Isaiah 5:18; Proverbs 5:22)·Captivity (1 Kings 20:31-32)·Death (2 Samuel 22:6; Psalm 116:3)·Group of like-minded people (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 2:44-47)
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