Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbols

Ears in a dream

Biblical meaning from Hearing God's Voice in Dreams by Apostle Nicholas V. Mbanjwa

Also: Ear

What it means

Spiritual comprehension, obedience to God, understanding of spiritual things.

An earring of gold means an obedient person (Proverbs 25:12).

A pierced ear means the Lord's bondservant — bound to the Master for life (Deuteronomy 15:17).

✦ When it is positive

  • Spiritual comprehension and obedience
  • Understanding of spiritual things
  • A gold earring = obedient person
  • A pierced ear = bondservant of the Lord

⚠ When it is a warning

  • Closed/dull ears = disobedience, spiritual deafness

How to tell the difference

'Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says.' (Revelation 2:7)

Scripture

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of my God.

Revelation 2:7 (WEB)

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 25:12 (WEB)

then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant forever. Also to your female servant you shall do likewise.

Deuteronomy 15:17 (WEB)

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