ODOR (BAD)
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How odor (bad) appeared in your dream
Encountering a foul stench or putrid odor in your dream — Biblical interpretation suggests a bad odor symbolizes foolishness, deception, or something spiritually wrong that you should discern and avoid.
Ecclesiastes 10:1Mark 9:25Ephesians 4:14
Smelling something rotten or repulsive coming from a person or place — A bad odor in dreams can represent monstrous or wicked deeds, demonic presence, or a wrong spirit that God wants you to recognize and reject.
Joel 2:20Mark 1:23-24Psalm 32:2
Noticing a suspicious, off-putting smell warning you of danger — A bad odor can symbolize deception or a situation where something feels spiritually offensive, signaling you to trust your discernment and distance yourself.
Matthew 13:21Matthew 16:23Ephesians 4:14
Possible biblical meanings
Foolishness (Ecclesiastes 10:1)·Monstrous deeds (Joel 2:20)·Demons (Revelation 16:13; Mark 5:11-12)·Deception (Mark 9:25; Ephesians 4:14; Also as in, 'something is off' or 'I smell a rat')·Wrong spirit (Psalm 32:2; Mark 1:23-24)·Offensive (Matthew 13:21; Matthew 16:23)
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