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20 Bible Verses About Forgetting Dreams

by Amelia Wilson

Dreams have always been a fascinating subject for humanity. They can be vivid, confusing, inspiring, or even terrifying. In the Bible, dreams often serve as a means through which God communicates with His people. From Joseph’s prophetic dreams in Genesis to Daniel’s visions in the Old Testament, dreams play a significant role in biblical narratives. However, not all dreams are remembered, and sometimes forgetting a dream can be just as significant as remembering one. This article explores 20 Bible verses that touch on the theme of forgetting dreams, offering insight into how dreams and their recollection (or lack thereof) are viewed in Scripture.

The Nature of Dreams in the Bible

Before diving into specific verses, it’s important to understand the biblical perspective on dreams. In the Bible, dreams are often seen as a medium through which God reveals His will, provides warnings, or offers guidance. However, not all dreams are divine in origin. Some dreams may simply be the result of human thoughts and emotions, as Ecclesiastes 5:3 suggests: “For a dream comes with much business, and a fool’s voice with many words.”

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The Bible also acknowledges that dreams can be fleeting and easily forgotten. This is not necessarily a negative thing; sometimes, forgetting a dream can be a sign that it was not significant or divinely inspired. On the other hand, when God wants to convey an important message through a dream, He often ensures that the dreamer remembers it clearly, as seen in the case of Joseph and Daniel.

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20 Bible Verses About Forgetting Dreams

Below are 20 Bible verses that relate to the theme of forgetting dreams. These verses are drawn from various books of the Bible and provide a comprehensive look at how dreams—and their recollection—are addressed in Scripture.

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1. Ecclesiastes 5:3

“For a dream comes with much business, and a fool’s voice with many words.”

This verse suggests that dreams can be the product of a busy mind. Just as a fool’s words are often meaningless, some dreams may be the result of overthinking or stress. Such dreams are often forgotten because they lack significance.

2. Job 20:8

“He will fly away like a dream and not be found; he will be chased away like a vision of the night.”

Job uses the metaphor of a fleeting dream to describe the transient nature of the wicked. Just as a dream can vanish upon waking, so too can the prosperity of the wicked disappear.

3. Psalm 73:20

“As a dream when one awakes, O Lord, when you rouse yourself, you despise them as phantoms.”

This verse compares the fate of the wicked to a forgotten dream. When God intervenes, the wicked are shown to be as insubstantial as a dream that fades upon waking.

4. Psalm 90:5

“You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning.”

Here, the psalmist reflects on the brevity of human life, comparing it to a dream that is quickly forgotten. This verse emphasizes the transient nature of life and the importance of focusing on eternal things.

5. Isaiah 29:7-8

“And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, all that fight against her and her stronghold and distress her, shall be like a dream, a vision of the night. As when a hungry man dreams, and behold, he is eating, and awakes, and his hunger remains; or as when a thirsty man dreams, and behold, he is drinking, and awakes, and behold, he is faint and his thirst is not quenched; so shall the multitude of all the nations be that fight against Mount Zion.”

In this passage, Isaiah uses the metaphor of a dream to describe the futility of those who oppose God’s people. Just as a dream of eating or drinking does not satisfy physical hunger or thirst, the efforts of those who fight against Zion will come to nothing.

6. Daniel 2:1

“In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him.”

This verse introduces the story of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, which he initially forgets. The king’s troubled spirit and inability to sleep suggest that the dream was significant, even though he could not recall it. This sets the stage for Daniel’s interpretation of the dream.

7. Daniel 2:3

“And the king said to them, ‘I had a dream, and my spirit is troubled to know the dream.'”

Nebuchadnezzar’s distress over forgetting his dream highlights the importance of dreams in biblical narratives. The fact that he is troubled by the dream, even though he cannot remember it, suggests that it held divine significance.

8. Daniel 2:5

“The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, ‘The word from me is firm: if you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you shall be torn limb from limb, and your houses shall be laid in ruins.'”

Nebuchadnezzar’s demand that his advisors not only interpret the dream but also tell him what the dream was underscores the importance of remembering dreams in biblical times. The king’s insistence suggests that he believed the dream was a message from the divine.

9. Daniel 2:28

“But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream and the visions of your head as you lay in bed are these:”

Daniel’s ability to recall and interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream is attributed to divine intervention. This verse highlights the belief that God can reveal the meaning of dreams, even when the dreamer has forgotten them.

10. Daniel 4:5

“I saw a dream that made me afraid. As I lay in bed, the fancies and the visions of my head alarmed me.”

Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream is another example of a significant dream that he remembers. The fact that the dream causes him fear suggests that it carries a divine warning or message.

11. Daniel 7:1

“In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head as he lay in his bed. Then he wrote down the dream and told the sum of the matter.”

Daniel’s practice of writing down his dreams ensures that they are not forgotten. This verse emphasizes the importance of recording significant dreams, especially those that may contain divine revelations.

12. Joel 2:28

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.”

This verse from Joel speaks of a future time when God will communicate with His people through dreams and visions. While the verse does not specifically address forgetting dreams, it highlights the importance of dreams as a means of divine communication.

13. Matthew 1:20

“But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'”

In this verse, Joseph receives a divine message through a dream. The fact that the dream is remembered and acted upon suggests that it was of great significance.

14. Matthew 2:12

“And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.”

The Magi are warned in a dream not to return to Herod after visiting the infant Jesus. This dream is remembered and heeded, demonstrating its importance.

15. Matthew 2:13

“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.'”

Joseph receives another significant dream in which he is warned to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. The dream is remembered and acted upon, highlighting its divine origin.

16. Matthew 2:19

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.'”

Joseph receives yet another dream instructing him to return to Israel. The fact that Joseph remembers and follows the dream’s instructions underscores its importance.

17. Matthew 27:19

“Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, ‘Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.'”

Pilate’s wife has a dream about Jesus, which she remembers and shares with her husband. Although Pilate does not heed the warning, the dream is significant enough to be recorded in Scripture.

18. Acts 2:17

“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;'”

This verse, quoted from Joel, reiterates the importance of dreams as a means of divine communication in the last days. While it does not specifically address forgetting dreams, it highlights their significance in God’s plan.

19. Jude 1:8

“Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones.”

This verse warns against placing too much importance on dreams, especially those that lead to sinful behavior. It suggests that not all dreams are divinely inspired and that some may be forgotten because they are not from God.

20. Revelation 1:1

“The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,”

While this verse does not specifically mention dreams, it introduces the book of Revelation, which contains a series of visions given to John. These visions are recorded and remembered because they contain important messages from God.

Conclusion

Dreams are a complex and multifaceted subject in the Bible. They can be a means of divine communication, a reflection of human thoughts and emotions, or even a source of confusion and fear. The 20 verses discussed above provide a comprehensive look at how dreams—and their recollection—are addressed in Scripture. Whether a dream is remembered or forgotten, the Bible teaches us to seek God’s wisdom and guidance in all things, including our dreams. As we navigate the mysterious world of dreams, let us remember the words of Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

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