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PRISON

Biblical dream symbol meaning

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How prison appeared in your dream

Being locked in a dark cell or confined behind bars in your dreamSpiritual captivity and bondage to sin, worldly systems, or Satan's kingdom that restrict your freedom in Christ and limit your spiritual growth.

Dreaming of feeling trapped or constrained within prison wallsYou are experiencing spiritual or emotional confinement, depression, or stronghold bondage that prevents you from moving forward in your faith and personal development.

Seeing yourself imprisoned but experiencing refinement or spiritual growth within the cellGod is using this place of confinement to develop truth in your heart, refine your character, and deepen your faith through difficult circumstances.

Being held captive in a prison while sensing God's love surrounding youDespite feeling confined or restrained, God's love constrains you and works redemptively in your situation to transform and free you from bondage.

Witnessing spirits or souls imprisoned in darkness during your dreamYou are seeing the spiritual reality of those held captive by darkness and sin, and may be called to intercede or proclaim Christ's redemptive message to them.

Seeing prison bars, chains bolted to the floor, or ropes restraining someone in your dreamThese are visual representations of spiritual bondage and slavery to sin, demonic control, or human manipulation that restricts freedom and keeps one captive in areas of their life.

Dreaming of a place where human rights are limited or severely restrictedYou are experiencing or observing a situation where spiritual freedom has been compromised, indicating areas where the enemy has gained ground to control and oppress through various forms of bondage.

Seeing Satan or evil spirits imprisoned or bound in your dreamYou are witnessing the spiritual reality of God's judgment and restraint upon demonic forces, or prophetically seeing the future binding of Satan during the millennial reign.

Hearing the groaning or cries of prisoners in your dreamGod is calling you to intercede for those in spiritual bondage and captivity, to pray for their release and deliverance from the chains that bind them to death and destruction.

Possible biblical meanings

Bondage or captivity (; )·Demonic oppression or snare ()·Holding place for fallen spirits (; )·Captive to sin or addiction ()·Suffering for Christ (; )·Constrained by the love of Christ ()·Bound by your own thoughts ()·Testing and preparation (; )·A place God can still reach you ()·Restriction or limitation (; )

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