Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbols

Shoulder in a dream

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

Also: Shoulders

What it means

Responsibility — to carry something, be accountable, answer for something; your portion or share of something.

Obedience — the ark of God was carried on the shoulders of the Levites (1 Chronicles 15:15): God's presence is carried through obedience, not effort.

✦ When it is positive

  • Carrying responsibility well
  • Your God-given portion
  • 'The government will rest on his shoulders.' (Isaiah 9:6)
  • Obedience — carrying God's presence

⚠ When it is a warning

  • Overload
  • Slavery
  • Overworked and overused

Scripture

For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (WEB)

The children of the Levites bore God’s ark on their shoulders with its poles, as Moses commanded according to the LORD’s word.

1 Chronicles 15:15 (WEB)

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