Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Dreamers?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Dreamers in the Bible
What does the Bible say about dreamers? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Dreamers
- 1Genesis 40:8
“And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.”
KJV - 2Numbers 12:6
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 13:1
“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,”
KJV - 4Job 33:15
“In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;”
KJV - 5Ecclesiastes 5:3
“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.”
KJV - 6Ecclesiastes 5:7
“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”
KJV - 7Daniel 1:17
“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel: or, he made Daniel understand”
KJV - 8Daniel 2:28
“But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; maketh: Cald. hath made known”
KJV - 9Daniel 4:5
“I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.”
KJV - 10Joel 2:28
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Dreamers? (10 Verses)
“And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you.”
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,”
“In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;”
“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.”
“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”
“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel: or, he made Daniel understand”
“But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; maketh: Cald. hath made known”
“I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.”
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Dreamers? (5 Verses)
“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”
“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:”
“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,”
“Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh , despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Dreamers
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about dreamers. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about dreamers and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about dreamers is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on dreamers needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about dreamers with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about dreamers, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Dreamers?
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