Jailer dream meaning is explained below using 11 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- To dream of a jailer will indicate we feel we arc being restricted in some way, maybe by our own emotions or by somebody else’s personality or actions. There will be a sense of self-criticism and of alienation which makes it difficult to carry out our ordinary; everyday tasks.

2- When we are in a situation from which we cannot escape, the personality that appears in our dream often gives us a clue as to how we have got ourselves into that situation.

For instance, to experience ourselves in prison - and at the same time being unfairly treated by our jailer would indicate that not only may we have been party to the entrapment, but also that we have become victims of our own circumstances.

3- The dreamer may be feeling a degree of spiritual difficulty.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: When we are in a situation from which we cannot escape, the personality that appears in our dream often gives information as to how we have got ourselves into that situation.

For instance, being unfairly treated by our jailer would indicate that not only may we have been party to the entrapment, but also that we have become victims of our own circumstances.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: To dream of a jailer suggests we feel we are being restricted in some way, maybe by our own emotions or by somebody else’s personality or actions. There will be a sense of self-criticism and of alienation which makes it difficult to carry out our ordinary, everyday tasks.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. A possible loss of reputation in the offing, a need for moral reassessment.

2. An aspect of personality that may be slowing down growth or advancement.

3. Feelings that an individual is confining or detaining the dreamer.

4. A feeling that someone close is up to no good.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 5 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

To see a lover being locked up by a jailer is a warning that this person is of low moral character.

To see a jailer means you will meet with much treachery at the hands of a woman.

It is a dream of loss and evil times to dream of a mob trying to break in and bind a jailer.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams • Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 6 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see a jailer, denotes that treachery will embarrass your interests and evil women will enthrall you.

To see a mob attempting to break open a jail, is a forerunner of evil, and desperate measures will be used to extort money and bounties from you.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 7 — Tony Crisp

May be any of a range of attitudes, such as guilt, self criticism, sense of alienation, intellect, restricting the expres­sion of other pans of one s nature.

See prison.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 8 — DreamForth

To dream of a jailer foretells a lack of ethics and loyalty. It also predicts an impending loss.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 9 — Versatile - Anonymous

We may be feeling a degree of spiritual difficulty, a sense of being held back.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Ibn Seerin

(Blacksmith, Digging) Ajailer in a dream represents a grave digger.
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 11 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of a spiritual oppressor, Matt. 18:34
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe