EIGHT
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How eight appeared in your dream
Dreaming of the number eight appearing repeatedly or prominently in your dream — Biblical dream interpretation suggests the number eight symbolizes new beginnings and the start of a fresh season in your life, as eight marks the beginning of a new week in God's calendar.
Matthew 28:1
Seeing eight of something abundant or overflowing in your dream, like eight baskets of food or eight-fold blessings — The number eight in your dream represents superabundance, fullness, and being completely satisfied or nourished, reflecting the Hebrew meaning of eight as something that overflows and satisfies.
Shahmeyn (Hebrew root meaning)
Dreaming of eight strong pillars, eight warriors, or experiencing eight-fold strength or power — In biblical dream interpretation, eight symbolizes abounding strength and supernatural power, indicating that God is strengthening you for what lies ahead.
Shahmeyn (Hebrew root meaning)
Dreaming of eight days passing, eight altars being consecrated, or an eighth day ceremony or blessing — The number eight in your dream represents resurrection, regeneration, and spiritual renewal, symbolizing when God makes you new or complete in His purpose.
Luke 2:21
Seeing yourself or others worshipping on the eighth day or in a group of eight gathered in worship — Biblical dream interpretation shows the number eight connected to worship and the setting apart of something sacred, indicating a season of devoted devotion or spiritual dedication.
Luke 2:21
Dreaming of a circumcision ceremony on the eighth day, or seeing yourself or a child being consecrated or dedicated on the eighth day — The number eight in your dream represents new birth, covenant identity, and being set apart for God's purposes, symbolizing a spiritual cutting away of the old nature and entrance into covenant relationship with God.
Luke 2:21-23Genesis 17:12
Dreaming of eight people being saved, rescued, or delivered from destruction, or seeing yourself as the eighth person in a group being preserved — Biblical dream interpretation reveals that eight symbolizes deliverance and salvation from judgment, representing God's redemptive grace that preserves a remnant through times of divine judgment or cleansing.
2 Peter 2:51 Peter 3:20
Dreaming of being healed after eight years of suffering, eight years of paralysis ending, or an eight-year period of affliction coming to completion — The number eight in your dream signifies the end of a prolonged season of bondage or affliction and the arrival of miraculous healing and restoration, marking your transition from limitation to wholeness through Christ's power.
Acts 9:33-34
Dreaming of eight chains, eight prison cells, or being the eighth person in captivity or bondage — In a negative sense, the number eight in your dream can represent being lost, bound, or held in spiritual captivity, indicating areas where you may be experiencing prolonged restriction or spiritual oppression that requires deliverance.
Acts 9:33-34
Possible biblical meanings
New beginnings (Matthew 28:1)·Superabundant and satiating (These meanings come from the root of the Hebrew word for eight, Shahmeyn) (Genesis 41:2-7; Deuteronomy 6:11)·Abounding in strength (These meanings come from the root of the Hebrew word for eight, Shahmeyn) (Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 40:29)·To make fat or cover with fat or oil (These meanings come from the root of the Hebrew word for eight, Shahmeyn) (Psalm 23:5; 1 Samuel 16:1)·Worship (Psalm 95:6; Revelation 4:10)·Resurrection or regeneration (1 Corinthians 15:4; Romans 6:9)
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