Oneiromancy: Divination Through Dreams
Oneiromancy Exposed: Biblical Truth, Dangers, and Demonic Influence
Oneiromancy—derived from the Greek oneiros (dream) and manteia (divination)—is the practice of interpreting dreams to predict the future or receive guidance Shutterstock+10Wikipedia+10Encyclopedia Britannica+10. It has ancient roots: cultures like Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome held dream interpreters in high esteem, believing dreams could be messages from gods or spirits Encyclopedia Britannica. Even in the Bible, God spoke through dreams to key figures: Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, Daniel, and Mary’s husband Joseph WikipediaEncyclopedia Britannica.
📜 Biblical Examples of God-Sent Dreams
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Joseph interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams (Genesis 41)
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Daniel interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s visions (Daniel 2–4)
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Angel to Joseph in a dream: “Take Mary as your wife…” (Matthew 1:20)
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Magi warned by dream not to return to Herod (Matthew 2:12)
God has indeed used dreams as prophetic tools—but always on His terms.
🔥 Why Oneiromancy Is Dangerous for Christians
1. It's Forbidden in the Bible
Leviticus 19:26–31 explicitly prohibits “practicing divination or soothsaying” Idyllic+5Wikipedia+5LinkedIn+5The End Time. Deuteronomy 18:10 warns against seeking omens, witchcraft, consulting the dead, or diviners WikipediaBible Study Tools.
2. False Prophets and Demonic Influence
Deuteronomy 13:1–5 cautions even miracles or genuine-sounding revelations from dreamers can lead people astray CIC MinistryBible Study Tools.
In Acts 16:16–18, Paul expels a spirit of divination from a slave girl, revealing divination is often linked to demonic activity Bible Study Tools+3GotQuestions.org+3Bible Gateway+3.
3. Ancestral or DIY Practices Carry Risk
Many today sleep over graves or use dream herbs (like Calea zacatechichi) hoping for revelations. These mimic ancient pagan “incubation” practices, explicitly warned against in Scripture The End Time+1Wikipedia+1.
If ancestors engaged in divination, spiritual doors may have been left open—spiritually inherited demonic patterns can manifest without repentance and deliverance through Jesus.
Demonic Manifestation Warning
Christians practicing dream divination or consulting oneiromancers open themselves to deceptive spirits. 1 Samuel 15:23 equates rebellion with the sin of divination. Participation with such occult methods places you in spiritual bondage, even if unintentional. A genuine encounter with God’s voice requires Scripture alignment, prayer for confirmation, and invoking Jesus Christ—not divination tools.
Healthy Biblical Alternatives
| Biblical Way | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Prayer & Reading Scripture | James 1:5: Ask God for wisdom. |
| Holy Spirit Guidance | Remain sensitive to His voice—testing everything by the Bible. |
| Prophetic Community | Proverbs 11:14—"Where there is no guidance, a people falls." God uses trusted believers. |
| Spiritual Deliverance | Mark 16:17: Cast out demons in Jesus’ name, if needed. |
Final Thoughts
God speaks today—not through cultic practices or ancestral witchcraft—but through His Word and the Holy Spirit. While dreams can occur, pursuing them through oneiromancy is spiritual risk.
Christians are called to reject all forms of occult divination—including dreams—and trust the revealed Word of God. If you or your loved ones practiced dream divination, confess, renounce it, and seek deliverance through prayer and community.
Verses to remember:
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Leviticus 19:26, Deut 18:10 – Prohibition of divination
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Acts 16:16–18 – Demonic spirit of divination
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Deut 13:1–5 – Beware counterfeit prophets
Be wise. Be prayerful. Seek God’s heart—not dreams—as your guide.
With love and truth,
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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