Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbols

Snare in a dream

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

Also: Bird snare, Hidden trap, Fowler's snare, Ensnared

What it means

Hidden sin; a hidden trap; deception; the devil's snare.

What looks good but leads to sudden destruction; the fear of man.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler. The snare is designed to be invisible until it closes.

✦ When it is positive

  • Deliverance from the snare of the fowler
  • A snare broken so that the soul escapes

⚠ When it is a warning

  • Twisted truth
  • Heresy
  • Falsehood and lies
  • Hidden sin
  • The fear of man that bringeth a snare

How to tell the difference

A SNARE IS CONCEALED where a Trap may be visible — the emphasis here is on what the dreamer cannot see. Note what bait is used, since the bait usually identifies the temptation.

Scripture

For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.

Psalm 91:3 (WEB)

Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler’s snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.

Psalm 124:7 (WEB)

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

Proverbs 29:25 (WEB)

and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

2 Timothy 2:26 (WEB)

Related symbols

More weapons in dreams · All symbols A–Z