SHOVEL
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How shovel appeared in your dream
Dreaming of digging with a shovel in soil or ground — Biblical interpretation of a shovel in dreams symbolizes labor, hard work, and the effort required to accomplish your goals, reflecting the biblical principle that meaningful achievements require diligent works.
Isaiah 30:24
Seeing a shovel used to separate grain from chaff in a dream — A shovel represents the separation of good from evil or truth from falsehood, symbolizing God's winnowing process that distinguishes between the righteous and the unrighteous in your life.
Isaiah 30:24
Dreaming of using a shovel to dig up buried objects or hidden things — A shovel in a dream signifies faith and the power of belief to move mountains, suggesting that with faith even the smallest efforts can accomplish great things and uncover hidden truths.
Matthew 17:20Matthew 21:211 Corinthians 13:2
Seeing a shovel used to empty or clear away debris and waste — A shovel symbolizes the need to empty yourself of sin, negative thoughts, or burdens, reflecting the biblical call to cleanse and remove what does not serve your spiritual growth.
Exodus 38:3
Dreaming of using a shovel to dig up something or to uncover hidden information about someone — A shovel represents the act of exposing what is concealed or bringing hidden matters to light, symbolizing either the discovery of truth or the potential to reveal secrets that could harm someone's reputation, warning against gossip or slander.
Proverbs 11:13Proverbs 20:19
Seeing yourself using a shovel to smear or soil someone's reputation in a dream — A shovel used to smear symbolizes false accusations, slander, or the spreading of malicious reports against another person, reflecting the biblical warning against bearing false witness and using words as weapons to destroy others.
Exodus 20:16Proverbs 6:19Psalm 15:3
Possible biblical meanings
Need to empty (Exodus 38:3)·Labor or works (Isaiah 30:24)·Speaks of winnowing or separation (Isaiah 30:24)·Faith (Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; 1 Corinthians 13:2)
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