Biblical Meaning of Getting Married in a Dream
Have you ever had a dream where you got married? It likely left you full of questions. What was the meaning behind such a dream? Was it just a random occurrence or could it have deeper spiritual significance?
Here’s a quick interpretation:
Getting married in a dream often carries spiritual symbolism. It may represent new beginnings, transitions, hopes about relationships, or attempts by the enemy to create ungodly ties. Biblically, marriage displays Christ’s covenant with the Church. Assess dreams through prayer and discernment to understand their source and meaning.
Overview of Marriage Dreams
Dreams about marriage tend to be more common for women, but men have them too. The key is not to just brush them off. These dreams can come from one of three sources:
- God
- Your own mind
- The enemy
Your own thoughts and imaginations during the day could spark a marriage dream at night. However, some dreams have spiritual origins, whether divine or demonic. Pay attention to the atmosphere and feelings that surround the dream.
Here’s a quick comparison of positive and negative marriage dreams:
| Type of Dream | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Godly | Involves someone you know, ends before the wedding |
| Demonic | Forced, involves stranger/unseen person, includes wedding rings |
Biblical Significance of Marriage
To interpret marriage dreams, it helps to understand the spiritual meaning of marriage itself.
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4)
The Bible explains that marriage represents Christ’s relationship with the church. It is sacred and mysteriously displays spiritual truths.
However, Satan seeks to destroy marriage any way he can:
- Prevent people finding their divinely intended spouse
- Attack existing marriages
- Distort spiritual realities through dreams
Don’t underestimate the enemy’s schemes in this area.
Caution Regarding Marriage Dreams
While not all marriage dreams are bad, many require caution and discernment. Here are some common themes that could indicate demonic manipulation:
Getting Married to a Stranger
It may seem innocuous, but a dream about marrying someone you don’t know traps you in an ungodly covenant. Pray against this! Refuse any proposal from a stranger in dreams.
Forced or Unwanted Marriage
Being coerced to marry someone against your will, even if you know them, speaks of spiritual bondage. Renounce agreements made under compulsion in dreams.
Faceless Spouse
If you couldn’t see your spouse’s face in the dream wedding, something is likely trying to block your connection to your earthly mate. Plead the blood of Jesus over your marital destiny.
Exchanging Wedding Rings
As soon as wedding rings enter the picture, you’ve entered into a spiritual covenant or soul tie. Break this in the name of Jesus if it wasn’t from Him!
Marriage to Celebrities or Fictional People
Dream marriages to the rich and famous seem exciting but can put you in soul ties with worldly spirits. Pray for discernment over what you allow your mind to fixate on.
Remarrying Your Existing Spouse
This may just be a random dream, but it could show an attack on your marriage. Stand on Scripture promises that no weapon formed against you will prosper.
Daughter’s Wedding
Pray this comes to pass in real life! However, if your daughter dreams she’s getting married, serious prayer for protection over her destiny is needed.
Good Marriage Dreams
In contrast to the above scenarios, some marriage dreams can be positive:
- Dreaming about a friend or someone you’re in a relationship with getting married could show God’s favor on them.
- Dreaming about details of your own wedding like dresses or cakes is likely just mental processing about hopes for the future.
- If God gives you a dream about marrying someone you know and it ends prior to the actual ceremony, He may be confirming His purpose for that relationship.
These dreams have a different spirit about them – one of joy, peace and blessing.
Prayer for Discernment
Ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and revelation about any marriage dreams. Use prayer as a weapon to guard your spiritual gates and break ungodly ties. Here is a sample prayer:
Lord Jesus, I renounce any spiritual marriage covenants I have unknowingly entered into in dreams. I break their power over me now in Your name. Please expose any attacks of the enemy seeking to rob me of divine relationships. Shut every door that needs to be shut. Help me walk in spiritual authority over my mind and dreams. Thank You for blessing and protecting my marital destiny! Amen.
The key is not to fear these dreams, but proactively combat them. Surrender your relationships to God’s purpose and timing. What He joins together, nothing can put asunder!
In Closing
Dream weddings may seem fanciful but can actually carry deep spiritual weight, for good or ill. Learn how to have dominion in the realm of your subconscious. The Holy Spirit living inside you is far greater than any manipulative dream! Test what you see at night against the truth of God’s Word.
Trust God’s perfect plan for the desires of your heart – including marriage! Rely on Him one day at a time. He remains faithful even when the enemy schemes against you. With Jesus you have already overcome!
FAQ
1. I’m already married. What does it mean if I dream I’m getting married again?
This could just be a random dream, or it could indicate an attack from the enemy trying to cause divisions in your marriage. Pray against any spiritual attacks or attempts to put a wedge between you and your spouse. Ask God to protect the covenant between you.
2. If I dream about getting married, will it actually happen in real life?
Not necessarily. Marriage dreams can be symbolic rather than predictive. They may represent new beginnings, transitions, or advances in an area of life. Or they may just process thoughts you already have about relationships. Look to discern the dream’s meaning through prayer.
3. In my dream wedding, my father walked me down the aisle. What does this mean?
Biblically, the giving away of the bride speaks of a transfer of spiritual covering from her parents to her husband. If your dream featured your father in this way, it may symbolize God’s blessing, protection or preservation of your identity in marriage.
4. I had a dream my ex got married. Should I expect them to marry someone else soon?
Not always! Seeing an ex get married in a dream often has more to do with you than them. It may reflect that you have found closure and emotional distance from past hurts or losses. Or it could show that your ex still has influence over you in some way.
5. I’m single. Will getting married in a dream curses or blocks future marriage for me?
No! But entering covenants through dream weddings can create ungodly spiritual ties that hinder you connecting with your true mate. Break these ties through prayer and declarations of truth. Your authority in Christ can overcome any witchcraft sent to interfere with marriage.
