Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbolsLion in a dream
Biblical meaning from Hearing God's Voice in Dreams by Apostle Nicholas V. Mbanjwa
Also: Lions
What it means
The Lord Jesus Christ — dominion, kingship, rulership, strength, strategy, and power.
✦ When it is positive
- The Lord Jesus Christ (the Lion of the tribe of Judah)
- Dominion, kingship, rulership
- Strength, strategy, and power
⚠ When it is a warning
- The enemy — the devil prowling like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8)
How to tell the difference
The overall tone and feel of the dream determines which meaning applies. A majestic, peaceful lion = Christ. A threatening, pursuing lion = the enemy.
Scripture
One of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome: he who opens the book and its seven seals.”
Revelation 5:5 (WEB)
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
1 Peter 5:8 (WEB)