There are 21 clear instances of precognitive dreams recorded in...

There are 21 clear instances of precognitive dreams recorded in Scripture, where future events are revealed. These dreams often involve divine guidance, prophecy, or warnings. Below is a complete breakdown:
Precognitive Dreams in the Old Testament

1. Abimelech Warned About Sarah (Genesis 20:3-7)
   • YHWH warns Abimelech in a dream not to take Sarah as his wife, revealing future consequences.
2. Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-17)
   • A vision of the future covenant blessings for Jacob’s descendants.
3. Jacob’s Dream of Prosperity (Genesis 31:10-13)
   • YHWH shows Jacob how to prosper despite Laban's trickery.
4. Joseph’s First Dream (Genesis 37:5-7)
   • Sheaves bowing to Joseph, foretelling his family’s dependence on him.
5. Joseph’s Second Dream (Genesis 37:9-11)
   • Sun, moon, and stars bowing to Joseph, emphasizing his authority.
6. Pharaoh’s Butler’s Dream (Genesis 40:9-13)
   • A vision of his release and restoration to his position.
7. Pharaoh’s Baker’s Dream (Genesis 40:16-19)
   • A vision of his execution.
8. Pharaoh’s Two Dreams (Genesis 41:1-32)
   • Cows and grain predicting 7 years of abundance followed by 7 years of famine.
9. Midianite Soldier’s Dream (Judges 7:13-15)
   • A vision of Gideon’s victory over the Midianites.
10. Samuel’s Calling (1 Samuel 3:1-18)
    • YHWH warns Samuel of Eli’s downfall and Israel’s future.
11. Solomon’s Dream at Gibeon (1 Kings 3:5-15)
    • YHWH promises Solomon wisdom, wealth, and honor.
12. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Statue (Daniel 2:1-45)
    • A prophecy of future kingdoms and YHWH’s eternal kingdom.
13. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Great Tree (Daniel 4:4-37)
    • A warning about his future humiliation and restoration.
14. Daniel’s Vision of Beasts and Empires (Daniel 7)
    • A precognitive vision of successive kingdoms and the end times.
15. Daniel’s Vision of the Ram and Goat (Daniel 8:1-27)
    • A prophecy about Medo-Persia and Greece.

Precognitive Dreams in the New Testament

1. Joseph, Husband of Mary: Annunciation (Matthew 1:20-24)
   • An angel reveals that Mary’s child is the Messiah.
2. Joseph Warned to Flee to Egypt (Matthew 2:13)
   • A warning to escape Herod’s massacre.
3. Joseph Told to Return to Israel (Matthew 2:19-20)
   • Instruction to return after Herod’s death.
4. Joseph Warned to Settle in Galilee (Matthew 2:22)
   • A dream instructing him to avoid Judea and settle in Galilee.
5. Pilate’s Wife’s Warning Dream (Matthew 27:19)
   • A warning about the consequences of condemning Yeshua.
6. Paul’s Macedonian Vision (Acts 16:9-10)
   • A dream guiding Paul to preach in Macedonia.

Summary

There are 21 instances of precognitive dreams throughout the Bible. These dreams reveal divine will, guide decisions, or foretell future events, emphasizing YHWH’s active involvement in human history.