Dreams have been a means of God communicating with both believers and nonbelievers, like in the case of Nebudcadnezzar. None of your dreams should be ignored, no matter how irrelevant they may seem. Most people only care to know what their dream could mean when it reoccurs.
Tools are quite an important spiritual symbol, like windows, as they shed light on areas of your life that need adjustments, why you are going through certain problems, or solutions to your life challenges.
I have interpreted numerous tool dreams (with inspiration from God and the Bible), from tailoring, workshopping, and gardening to farming tools. This article will interpret the most common tools, but if you want a contextual interpretation based on all the scenes in your dream, or if you don’t find the specific tools here, feel free to write us or use the comment box. Let’s proceed!
Biblical meaning of tools in a dream
Talents unfulfilled
Many people exit this earth without fulfilling what they were destined to, and this is a big problem because many destinies are tied to the breakthrough that comes with fulfilling their destiny, so if they don’t, it could become a foundational problem for their children.
Most foundational problems people are fighting and praying against were a result of errors by their parents or parents before them, creating a generational cycle of delay.
3 John 1:2 I willeth above all that thou may be in good health and prosper as thy soul prospereth. God wants us to swim in all forms of prosperity, from our health and relationships to our finances. And he gets upset when you don’t live according to his will for your life.
Jesus told the parables; how fig trees that didn’t bear fruit were cut down (Luke 13:6–9). You could also relate to the parable of talents, where the master punished the servant who buried his talents instead of utilising them like the other two did.
Most of us have gifts that we have been bullied away from. When we talk too much, instead of our parents encouraging us towards the better part of it, like starting a talk show,, evangelising, and so forth, they bully us until that drive is killed.
If you already know what you are destined to do, I encourage you not to be shy anymore. Let people laugh if they want—there is no better time to start than now. If you don’t already know what you are destined for, then pray and relentlessly ask God to reveal your calling, and he will. You are never too late or old to pursue your talents.
Failing relationship
Your relationship is headed for the rocks, and your actions or inactions are to blame. When you don’t put in matching efforts in your relationships, they will fail; likewise, when you put in too much effort.
Most times, some people don’t take care of themselves; their mouth and armpit smell awfully wrong, and it is natural for your partner not to be comfortable with all that.
Some people don’t take care of their surroundings or pay attention to the physical or emotional needs of their partners, putting them in perpetual torture. While some people will become overly caring and never encourage their partners to put in effort of some kind in the relationship, at the end of the day, you will have a spoiled partner who will care less about you.
If you want a garden to stay beautiful, you will have to water it, weed it, trim it, and apply pesticides when necessary. The same applies to your relationship. You should be emotionally and physically intelligent to show different sides when needed to maintain balance. Also, being spontaneous is always a great addition.
Submission to God’s will
Seeing tools in your dream is a call for you to pursue the will of God for your life. Chasing your own path could lead to unnecessary delay and frustration. When you work on the path God has destined for you, despite the trials you may face, you will always come out victorious.
Wisdom
God has opened the portals of heaven and allotted you a great deal of wisdom that will make you the head anywhere you find yourself. People will always come to you for solutions to their problems, as God has willed them.
But for this gift to begin manifesting in your life, you need to acknowledge God’s hand upon your life and begin to pay attention to your spiritual growth. When you grow spiritually, God begins to reveal himself to you. You will be surprised at the things you’ll say and how you can offer solutions to people’s problems, despite not having any prior experience.
Simply put, you will be able to counsel the heartbroken, people at crossroads in their businesses, families, etc. But to whom much is given, much is expected. Congratulations, and enjoy the new grace upon you.
The meaning of specific tools in a dream
Hammer
The Dream of Hammer reveals the power to deliver yourself from any challenges you are faced with in life. Hitting nails with a hammer portrays authority in the face of problems and worries through faith (Jeremiah 23:29).
No matter what problem you face, always know God has equipped you with the solution and way out. Put on the amour of faith and prayers, and study the word—your deliverance will come in no time.
Plow
Seeing or using a plow in the dream refers to finding joy and happiness in your marriage, or finding the right partner if you are single. God is giving you the wisdom to break through barriers of quarrelling, resentment, and unforgiveness and the strength to find joy again.
Axe
When you are given an axe or use an axe in a dream, it indicates that you need to become more determined in any sphere of life in which you find yourself. You should never quit at the slightest sight of failure. Learn to be resilient and see things through. Also, separate from sin, as it could delay you (Matthew 3:10).
Shovel
Your dream indicates that you should begin to sow seeds you intend to harvest in the future. Don’t do to people what you wouldn’t like another person to do to you. Check your life and tell yourself the truth so you don’t become a hindrance to your blessings and progress.
Spanner
Open yourself up to the possibility of making new friends, as you have not been destined to walk your life journey alone. Whether you’re an introvert or you have been hurt in the past by friends, you still need them, but use a long spoon when dealing with them and keep them for the use they have come for and nothing more.
Screwdrivers
Your dream about screwdrivers could indicate problems in your relationship that need to be fixed. It is also a sign that you have stepped out of the path that God has destined for you, and you have to realign yourself.
Saw
When you see a saw in the dream, observe some prayers, as you may have an accident anytime soon. Also, be careful of any sickness that will lead to an amputation of any part of your body; schedule regular medical checkups. Also, ensure to rid yourself of any bad habit that could cost your health or life.
Chissel
Seeing a chisel in your dream is an indication that your prayer life is failing. You should never let your candle of prayer go out. Pray until your heart desires begin to take place in your life.
Trowel
Having a dream about a trowel indicates God’s divine favour upon your life. You will succeed in things other people find difficult to make headway in. Hold tight to God and never let go, and his aura of light will follow you anywhere you go.
Wrench
Wrench in dreams represents the need to take charge and control of your life. Also, you will experience healing from any mental or physical ailment that has held you hostage for years.
Measuring tape
Begin to set goals, work towards them, and stop living a planless life, as the measuring tape in the dream portends. A planless life will always be confused and lack direction.
Anvil
Seeing an anvil in your dream is an indication that you have been delivered from foundational chains. It also means you will experience a happy marriage and prosperity in anything you place your hands in, but be careful of unfriendly friends.
Pliers
Seeing pliers in your dream is an indication that you should uproot bad characters in your life that are scaring away your helpmates and people who love you. No demon is afflicting you; your actions are the origin of problems in your life. If you want to be more happy in life, become conscious of your actions.
Nuts
Nuts in dreams represent the presence of indecision and confusion. Your dream is a warning that you shouldn’t be ignorant of the devices of your enemies to keep you confused and prevent you from making the right choices—frustrating the people in your life.
Biblical meaning of missing tools in dreams
If your tools go missing in the dream, it is an indication that you will experience a breakdown in anything you embark on during this period. It is also a sign of failure in marriage or business. Pray fervently and ask God to cancel every spirit of failure and delay projected against good things in your life.
Biblical meaning of buying tools in dreams
Buying tools in your dream is an indication that you need to invest in yourself financially and mentally. Read as many books as possible and broaden your reasoning knowledge and scope. Also, pay for courses that will increase your skills—make yourself as indispensable in as many fields of life as possible.
Summing up
The biblical meaning of tools in a dream indicates you are not utilising the talent God has placed in you, and your love or business relationship is going to fail because of your actions or inactions. Ask God for his wisdom to navigate all challenges in life and for him to align your destiny with his will for your life. God bless you!