SUBSTITUTIONS

One person or object mysteriously taking the place of another in a dream — Christ as the ultimate substitute sacrifice for humanity's sins; redemption through divine exchange

Isaiah 53:5-6Romans 3:251 Peter 2:24

An animal or object being offered in place of a person in a sacrificial scene — God's provision of atonement; acceptance of a ransom or redemptive offering

Genesis 22:12-13Exodus 12:3-5Leviticus 1:3-4

A lesser thing replacing or standing in for something greater or more precious — False idols replacing true worship; spiritual compromise or deception

Exodus 32:1-4Romans 1:23Colossians 3:5

One individual shouldering the burden, penalty, or responsibility meant for another — Vicarious suffering; bearing another's consequences through grace or justice

Isaiah 53:112 Corinthians 5:21Galatians 3:13

Dreaming of exchanging clothing, positions, or identities with another person — Imputed righteousness; the believer receiving Christ's perfect righteousness while Christ bore our sin nature; the great exchange of salvation where our filthy garments are replaced with robes of righteousness

Isaiah 61:10Zechariah 3:3-52 Corinthians 5:21