Cyrill of Alexandria
While noting that the wealth of the unrighteous, who have clearly opposed Christ, will amount to nothing more substantial than dust or the mud from a wheel, he emphasizes that such plunder will not yield enduring rewards for the plunderers themselves. He asserts that those who seem to be wealthy are akin to individuals in a dream, believing they have gained much when, in truth, they possess nothing. Upon awakening, they will realize the illusions of their dreams, discovering that what they perceived as reality is merely a fleeting shadow. This phenomenon also occurs among those suffering from hunger or thirst, as the bodily nature pursues its needs. Although sleep might occasionally distract the soul, the body consistently seeks what it desires.
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Thus, it can be envisioned that certain mists and subtle representations envelop the mind, but once sleep relinquishes its hold, the illusions reveal themselves to be hollow and entirely unproductive. This, he declares, will be the fate of all wealth amassed by those who stand against Mount Zion. Regarding when and how this transpires, I will refrain from elaborating.