THEOSISJerome of Stridon
The inscription referenced was directed toward the prophets, specifically false prophets, reflecting the diverse nature of prophetic expressions. Among these is dream prophecy, as evidenced in the case of Daniel. This form of prophetic utterance pertains to those who place their faith in dreams, believing that every vision they receive is divinely inspired and revealed to God's chosen servants. However, if we examine the accounts of Pharaoh (Genesis 41) and Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), who were both wicked rulers that experienced true dreams, we find that their visions were not a reflection of their own worthiness.
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Rather, they served a purpose: to magnify the righteous men, Joseph and Daniel, while simultaneously prompting the hardened hearts of these tyrants to recognize the greatness of the Lord.
Even today, within the Church and particularly in our community, there are individuals who claim their misguided fantasies are prophetic revelations. They often declare, 'I had a dream from the Lord, I had a dream, I had a dream.' Yet, these individuals face rebuke from the Lord, who asks, 'How long will it be in the heart of those who prophesy falsehoods and mislead their own hearts?' Their actions aim to ensure that, like the ancient Israelites who emerged from Egypt and forgot God’s name, their descendants will also forget Him. Such proclamations are not genuine prophecies from the Lord but are instead rooted in idolatry, associated with Baal, the deity of Sidon and Babylon, who is similarly referred to as Beel.