OIL (OLIVE)
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How oil (olive) appeared in your dream
Dreaming of oil being poured over your head or anointing your body — You are receiving God's anointing and divine appointment for a special purpose or calling in your life.
Exodus 29:7, 21Leviticus 8:121 Samuel 16:13
Seeing olive oil glistening on skin or being crowned with oil — God is honoring you with His favor, crowning you with spiritual strength and establishing you as chosen.
Psalm 23:5Psalm 92:10Psalm 133:2
Watching oil flowing or shining brightly like a lamp or light — The Holy Spirit is illuminating your path and bringing God's light and truth into your darkness.
Exodus 25:6Exodus 35:8, 28Isaiah 61:3
Seeing oil covering or anointing you during a healing or comforting moment — God's grace and mercy are touching you, bringing healing, comfort, and restoration to your spirit.
Isaiah 61:3Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 4:30
Observing golden oil flowing from an altar or sacred vessel — The glory of God and His abundant blessing are being released in your life and circumstances.
Zechariah 4:12Luke 4:17-21
Dreaming of pouring oil on wounds or applying it as medicine — God's healing touch and restorative grace are working to mend your broken heart and spiritual wounds.
Luke 4:17-21Isaiah 61:3
Dreaming of oil overflowing or your cup running over with oil in the presence of opposition or enemies — God is preparing abundance and prosperity for you even while your adversaries watch, demonstrating His favor and provision despite opposition in your life.
Psalm 23:5
Seeing oil representing an unction or special teaching ability flowing to you — You have received divine wisdom and spiritual understanding from the Holy One that abides in you, teaching you truth and enabling you to discern all things without human instruction.
1 John 2:20, 27
Dreaming of oil being poured out to establish or confirm you for a specific task or function — God is establishing and anointing you not for a position or office, but to carry out a particular ministry or function in the body of Christ, calling you to consecration and commitment.
2 Corinthians 1:211 Samuel 16:13
Possible biblical meanings
Anointing (Exodus 29:7, 21; Exodus 30:24-31; Leviticus 8:12; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 133:2)·Crowned by God (Psalm 23:5)·The Holy Spirit (1 Samuel 16:13; Isaiah 61:3; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30)·Light (Exodus 25:6; Exodus 35:8, 28)·Spiritual strength (Psalm 92:10)·The Glory of God (Zechariah 4:12)
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