Sex in the dream is not a light matter. Spiritually, it often signifies defilement, manipulation, or covenant exchange in the unseen realm. The enemy uses the image of intimacy, something God designed for holiness, to corrupt, pollute, and chain destinies.
It Is a Counterfeit Covenant
God established sexual union as a sacred covenant of marriage between man and woman (Genesis 2:24). When such a union happens in a dream, especially outside marriage, it represents a false covenant meant to link the soul to demonic forces, often called spirit spouses.
1 Corinthians 6:16 – “Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, ‘The two will become one flesh.’”
Even in dreams, the enemy imitates this union to gain legal ground.
It is a Channel of Spiritual Pollution
Sex in the dream leaves a person feeling drained, dirty, or fearful afterwards because the body, soul, and spirit have been spiritually violated. The goal is to contaminate your purity and weaken your prayer life.
Matthew 13:25 – “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat…”
The night is a battleground, and the devil sows defilement when believers sleep spiritually.
It Is a Transaction of Virtue
Dream sex can represent a transfer or exchange of virtue. Many have lost their favour, confidence, or progress after repeated occurrences because their spiritual covering was tampered with.
Judges 16:19 – 20 – Delilah made Samson sleep on her knees and called for a man to shave off his hair; and his strength left him.
Samson’s physical sleep represents spiritual vulnerability; he lost power through an ungodly connection, much like what happens through dream defilement.
It Can Manifest as a Delay or Failure
Repeated sexual dreams can cause delay in marriage, relationship struggles, or frustration in life’s pursuits. The spirit behind it seeks to replace divine order with confusion.
Isaiah 49:24–25 – “Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered…”
God can break any evil hold once you stand on His Word.
Consequences of Sex in The Dream
- Spiritual contamination and guilt – separation from God’s presence (Psalm 51:10–12).
- Weak prayer life and moral temptation: the spirit manipulates thoughts to lead one into sin (Galatians 5:17).
- Covenantal bondage – links with spirit spouse or marine powers causing delay or stagnation (Ephesians 6:12).
- Loss of favour or destiny virtue – like Samson, people lose strength or opportunities (Judges 16:19).
- Confusion in relationships or marriages – spiritual interference creates misunderstanding and unexplainable quarrels.
But deliverance is sure through Christ.
Colossians 2:15 – “Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.”
Prayer of Deliverance
(Pray slowly, with faith, tears if they come, and conviction.)
Heavenly Father,
I come before You broken and humble, seeking cleansing and deliverance.
Lord, You are my Maker; You know my frame, You know my dreams, and You know the secret places of my soul.
Tonight, I plead the Blood of Jesus over my spirit, my mind, my body, and my bed.
Every defilement of the night, every demonic covenant, every spirit spouse that has laid claim to me, I renounce you now!
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I declare that I belong to the Lord, bought by His blood and sealed by His Spirit.I break every ungodly covenant formed through sex in the dream, knowingly or unknowingly.
Let the fire of the Holy Ghost consume every spiritual ring, garment, or token connecting me to the kingdom of darkness.Lord, restore my lost virtues, my favor, my joy, and my strength.
Just as You restored Samson when he cried to You, restore me, O Lord.
Every power that enters my dreams to defile me, perish by fire, in Jesus’ name!Father, turn my nights into holy encounters.
Let angels guard my sleep; let my dreams reveal Your will only.
Purify my thoughts, my heart, and my atmosphere.I cover my life, my bed, my room, and my destiny with the Blood of Jesus.
Holy Spirit, fill me afresh; let no darkness return.
From today, I walk in purity, victory, and freedom, for whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).Thank You, Lord, for hearing me. Amen.
Scriptures for Study:
Turn to these Bible verses;
- Ephesians 6:10 – 18 — The armour of God for spiritual warfare.
- Psalm 91 — Protection in the night.
- Isaiah 54:14-17 — God’s promise of victory over oppression.
- Romans 8:37-39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 — Casting down imaginations and strongholds.
Influential Christian Books Related to The Topic:
These books, rooted in Scripture, teach the believer how to take authority, break ungodly covenants, and walk in purity and dominion.
- Deliverance from Spirit Wives and Spirit Husbands — Dr D.K. Olukoya
- Prayers That Rout Demons — Apostle John Eckhardt
- The Rules of Engagement: The Art of Strategic Prayer and Spiritual Warfare — Cindy Trimm
- The Battlefield of the Mind — Joyce Meyer
- The Believer’s Authority — Kenneth E. Hagin
PUT INTO CONSIDERATION: Remember that God’s power is greater than any dream attack. This is not meant to make you afraid but to awaken you to pray.
