5233. And we dreamed a dream in one night. That this signifies what was foreseen in obscurity, is evident from the signification of a “dream,” as being what is foreseen (n. 3698, 5091); and from the signification of “night,” as being a state of shade (n. 1712), thus obscurity.

1976. There are three kinds of dreams. The first kind come from the Lord mediately through heaven; such were the prophetic dreams that are treated of in the Word. The second kind come through angelic spirits, especially those who are in front above at the right, where there are paradisal scenes; from this source the men of the Most Ancient Church had their dreams, which were instructive (see n. 1122). The third kind come through the spirits who are near when man is sleeping, which are likewise significative. But fantastic dreams come from a different source.