Decoding Snake Dreams: Biblical Interpretation
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Biblical Significance of Snakes in Dreams
- Lies and Deceit
- Hurtful Words
- Witchcraft and Curses
- Hissing Snakes
- Seeing a Snake
- Types of Snakes in Dreams
- Pythons and Boa Constrictors
- Cobras
- Big and Small Snakes
- White Snakes
- The Importance of Color in Snake Dreams
- Conclusion
What Does a Snake in a Dream Mean?
Snakes are one of the most common elements in dreams, and they can be very scary. However, a snake dream is hardly ever a good thing, no matter what's taking place in the dream. In this article, we will explore what a snake means in a dream and what it could be trying to tell You.
The Biblical Significance of Snakes in Dreams
The first mention of a snake is in the Book of Genesis in the Garden of Eden. The serpent was more crafty than any living creature of the field which the Lord God had made. The serpent said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees of the garden except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God said, 'You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.'" But the serpent said to the woman, "You certainly will not die, for God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing the difference between good and evil."
We know the rest of the story. Even Adam was duped by the serpent into eating the forbidden fruit, and thus was the fall of Man.
Lies and Deceit
A snake in a dream can represent lies and deceit. If a snake appears in your dream, this could be pointing to lies that you heard possibly throughout your lifetime. It could include a variety of things like how you see yourself. You may see yourself in a negative way because of the lies the enemy has told you. A snake can also represent slander, which is false accusations that can cause emotional or psychological damage. In Revelation 12, it says that Satan is the accuser of the Brethren. It could also mean that the Dreamer has a certain belief about something that's not true.
Hurtful Words
Snakes can bite, which is painful. So a snake symbol in a dream can represent hurtful or harmful words that the dreamer has received, especially if the snake Bites. When a snake bites, it injects venom or poison which can kill. So a snake bite in a dream is showing the enemy's attempt to kill and destroy the dreamer's life's purpose. The dreamer may have suffered verbal abuse in childhood or verbal abuse in relationships. So snakes and snake bites in a dream may be showing that the dreamer has been hurt by others, and the enemy is using those negative experiences to stop up the dreamer's progress.
Witchcraft and Curses
A snake in a dream can represent witchcraft, particularly if the snake is black. In Genesis 3:14, God told the serpent that because he deceived Eve, he was cursed above all other animals. So snakes are the only creatures that the Bible says have been cursed by God. The appearance of a snake in a dream can be representing witchcraft or a curse on the life of the dreamer. But as I said, usually the snake will be black, and it depends on what's going on with the snake in the dream. Of course, always pray and ask God to reveal the meaning of the snake in your dreams.
Hissing Snakes
If the snake in your dream is hissing at you, this would represent the enemy's intention to cause fear and intimidation. A snake hisses at its prey just before it attacks. So a hissing snake in a dream is the enemy acting in a threatening manner, and fear is the number one thing that the enemy uses to spiritually and emotionally paralyze you so that you won't be successful in life. A hissing snake in a dream represents the enemy's attempt to use fear tactics to stop you from moving forward.
Seeing a Snake
Just seeing a snake, for instance, you can have a dream where you're outside and you see a snake crawling in your yard. This would be showing that God is exposing the enemy. The enemy is planning an attack, and so you seeing the snake can represent that God is exposing the enemy's intentions and plans to come against you. This reminds me of the old saying, "A snake in the grass," and it would just simply mean that the enemy is planning a sneak attack.
Types of Snakes in Dreams
Pythons and Boa Constrictors
Dreaming about either one of these types of snakes can represent the enemy's intention to constrict or cut off the dreamer's destiny. In The Book of Mark, the fourth chapter and the 19th verse, it says, "But the worries and cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth and the passion it desires for all the other things creep in and choke out the word, and it becomes unfruitful." So a python or a boa constrictor in a dream can be showing that the enemy has crept in and caused the dreamer to become distracted with worldly things, which cause them to be spiritually unfruitful. These types of snakes can also represent death, whether spiritual, ritual, or natural.
Cobras
A cobra in a dream can represent a new age or a Kundalini Spirit. Kundalini is a belief that a snake is coiled at the base of the Spine. A cobra in a dream can be showing the enemy's attempt to stop you from moving forward in life through deceptive beliefs and practices.
Big and Small Snakes
The size of the snake would represent the size of the attack. For example, a big snake would represent an attack that would have a big impact on the dreamer's life, and a small snake would represent a small negative issue that would impact the dreamer's life. So the size of the snake would represent the size of the attack.
White Snakes
A white snake in a dream can represent a religious spirit. Something or someone appearing righteous, but they really have evil intentions. This could be kind of like the saying, "A wolf in sheep's clothing." Someone impersonating or pretending to be a Christian. It could also represent an unfaithful friend, a treacherous person in your environment, or a person who is simply fake with an intention to deceive the dreamer in some way. Keep in mind that if the color of the snake stands out, then that's important to the interpretation of the dream.
The Importance of Color in Snake Dreams
If the color of the snake stands out in the dream, then it is important to the interpretation of the dream. For instance, if the snake in your dream is a very Vivid yellow, then this could be showing that there is a spirit of fear that is tormenting the dreamer. If the snake is red, that could represent anger issues that the dreamer is dealing with.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a snake in a dream can be very scary, but it is important to understand what it could be trying to tell you. Snakes can represent lies and deceit, hurtful words, witchcraft and curses, hissing snakes, seeing a snake, and different types of snakes in dreams. The size and color of the snake are also important to the interpretation of the dream. Always pray and ask God to reveal the meaning of the snake in your dreams.
