Summons in a dream

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

Also: Subpoena, Summoned to court, Summoned before the judge, Called to court

What it means

A divine call to serve or to follow God.

Summons to judgment and repentance

✦ When it is positive

God's direct call to individuals for a divine purpose

⚠ When it is a warning

Biblically God summons nations to account for their actions (e.g., Joel 3:12)

How to tell the difference

One of the clearest parallels is the rib (Hebrew for "lawsuit" or "legal controversy"). See Nehemiah 5:7, 2 Samuel 15:2. Here, God acts as both prosecutor and judge in a divine court. On the Hebrew side, the word qara (to call, proclaim) is frequently used in this summoning context. See Genesis 3:9, 46:33.

Scripture

¹Listen now to what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear what you have to say. ²Hear, you mountains, the LORD’s indictment, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a case against his people, and he will contend with Israel.
Micah 6:1-2 (WEB)

I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8 (WEB)

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”
Matthew 4:19 (WEB)