Shield in a dream

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

Also: Protective shield, Buckler, Shield of faith

What it means

Divine protection and faith — a tool for defence, and God Himself as a personal refuge.

Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. God does not merely give a shield; He is one.

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

✦ When it is positive

The shield of faith
God protecting the dreamer
One's spiritual defence

⚠ When it is a warning

A shield laid down or cast away
Trusting armour rather than the One who gives it

How to tell the difference

Note whether the shield is CARRIED or ABANDONED, and whether it is the dreamer's own or given to them. The shield in Ephesians is specifically faith, and it is what quenches darts already in flight.

Scripture

After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
Genesis 15:1 (WEB)

But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
Psalm 3:3 (WEB)

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:16 (WEB)