DEATH
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How death appeared in your dream
Dreaming of your own death or dying in a dream — Biblically, your death in a dream typically symbolizes dying to self and surrendering your will to God's purpose, representing a call to deny yourself and take up your cross to follow Christ.
Matthew 10:38Matthew 16:24Mark 8:34Luke 9:23
Seeing someone you know die or pass away in your dream — The death of another person in your dream may represent the end of a relationship, season, or ministry with that person, or symbolize qualities they represent that are dying within you.
John 11:14
Experiencing execution, martyrdom, or being condemned to death — Dreams of martyrdom or being condemned to death may symbolize suffering for your faith, crucifying the flesh and worldly desires, or the cost of true discipleship.
Matthew 10:21Matthew 20:18Acts 7:60Galatians 5:24
Dreaming of spiritual death, darkness, or separation from life — Death in a dream can represent the spiritual consequence of sin, separation from God's communion, or the need to overcome the work of the flesh to restore your relationship with Him.
Romans 6:231 Corinthians 15:30-31
Dreaming of separation from things of evil or breaking away from wickedness — Death in a dream can symbolize separation from evil things, representing God's call to completely sever ties with sinful influences, wrong relationships, or spiritual connections that hinder your walk with Him.
Seeing a previous pastor or spiritual leader from an earlier season die in your dream — The death of a former pastor or past spiritual leader in your dream signifies God's direction to completely break ties with that previous spiritual season or era, indicating it's time to move forward into a new phase of your spiritual journey without looking back.
Dreaming of becoming less or decreasing while Christ increases — Your death or dying in a dream represents the spiritual transformation where you become less so that Christ can become more in your life, symbolizing the process of allowing Jesus to live fully through you as you decrease in self-importance and self-will.
Possible biblical meanings
Dying to self (Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 9:23; 1 Corinthians 15:30-31)·Literal death (John 11:14)·Death of a ministry (1 Samuel 15:35; 2 Timothy 4:7)·Separation (2 Corinthians 6:17; Matthew 19:5)·Sin (Romans 6:23)·Martyrdom (Matthew 10:21; Acts 7:60)·Condemned (Matthew 20:18)·Crucifying the flesh (Galatians 5:24)
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