SHORT
Biblical dream symbol meaning
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A countdown timer rapidly depleting or a clock showing very little time remaining — Little time remaining, urgency of the end times or limited opportunity
Revelation 12:12b
A brief moment of light or a fleeting shadow passing quickly across the ground — The brevity of human life and existence
Psalm 89:47
A small, humble figure standing alone or a modest dwelling in a vast landscape — Humility and lowliness before God
Isaiah 28:20
A person falling short of a mark or missing a target by a small distance — Sin and falling short of God's glory; missing His best and perfect will
Romans 3:23
A restless figure pacing or unable to settle, with an incomplete or insufficient shelter — Restlessness and unease; insufficient provision or protection without God
Hebrews 4:1Isaiah 28:20
Empty hands or a barren landscape despite the presence of God's power — God's arm is not shortened; His power is sufficient though circumstances seem inadequate
Numbers 11:23Isaiah 50:2Isaiah 59:1
Possible biblical meanings
Little time (Revelation 12:12b)·Brief or briefly (Psalm 89:47)·Humble (1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 15:33)·Sin (Romans 3:23)·Missing God's best (Romans 3:23)·Restless (Hebrews 4:1)·Insufficient (Isaiah 28:20)·Heb. 4:1 (Hebrews 4:1)·Isa. 28:20 (Isaiah 28:20)·Num. 11:23; Isa. 50:2; 59:1 (Numbers 11:23; Isaiah 50:2; Isaiah 59:1)
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