REST
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How rest appeared in your dream
Dreaming of lying peacefully in bed or resting after hard work — Biblical rest symbolizes faith in Christ's finished work and the release of your burdens, inviting you to trust God rather than rely on your own labor.
Hebrews 4:1-11Matthew 11:28
Seeing yourself entering a beautiful sanctuary or dwelling place of tranquility — Rest in a dream represents entry into God's Kingdom and eternal security in His presence, reflecting the spiritual union between God and His people.
Exodus 33:14Hebrews 3:11Acts 7:48-49
Dreaming of refreshment after exhaustion, sitting in a peaceful garden or quiet place — Rest signifies spiritual refreshment and the peace that comes from trusting in God, allowing Him to renew your strength and calm your heart.
Mark 6:31Romans 2:17Acts 2:26-28
Experiencing deep, restorative sleep or waking refreshed in your dream — Rest in dreams can indicate the ceasing of your labors and trust in God's care, or it may represent sleep itself as a natural state.
John 11:13Revelation 14:132 Thessalonians 1:7
Dreaming of a glorious resting place or banner of hope that gathers people — Rest represents God's glorious presence as a gathering place for His people, where you find hope and security in His strength.
Isaiah 11:10Psalms 132:8,14
Dreaming of standing still in complete tranquility or experiencing a profound state of inactivity where everything around you ceases — A state of stillness in dreams represents the cessation from work and the spiritual rest that remains for God's people, where you are led by the Spirit of the Lord into a place of divine tranquility that brings glory to His name.
Hebrews 4:9Isaiah 63:14
Seeing yourself in a place specifically designed to receive or where gifts are being given to you — Rest as a place in your dream signifies a spiritual position where you can receive from God, positioning yourself to accept His provision, guidance, and blessings as you cease from your own efforts.
Matthew 11:28-30Psalms 132:14
Dreaming of idle lounging, refusing to move when called, or avoiding responsibilities while others work — Rest appearing as laziness in a dream may serve as a warning against spiritual complacency or the avoidance of God-given responsibilities, distinguishing between holy rest in Christ and unproductive slothfulness.
Matthew 11:29
Possible biblical meanings
Faith in the finished work of Christ (Hebrews 4:1-11)·Entry into the Kingdom (Exodus 33:14; Hebrews 3:11, 18)·Eternal security in the Presence of God (Acts 2:26-28)·Release of burdens (Matthew 11:28; 2 Thessalonians 1:7)·Peace (Philippians 4:7; John 14:27)·Sleep (John 11:13)·Refreshment (Mark 6:31)·Heart of person (Acts 7:49)·Trust (Romans 2:17)·No longer laboring (Revelation 14:13)·The true spiritual union of God and people (Acts 7:48-49)
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