A dream symbol should not be treated as a rigid code. Meaning develops from Scripture, the symbol’s role in the dream, the dreamer’s associations, emotional tone, season of life and the rest of the dream.

• What did the symbol do in the dream?
• Was it central or incidental?
• Does Scripture provide a relevant association without forcing a match?
• What does the symbol mean personally to the dreamer?
• Does the proposed meaning fit the entire dream?

Use the Biblical Dream Symbols Dictionary as a starting point, not as a substitute for discernment.