At times God gave instructions to his people by means of dreams, and at other times he gave assurance of divine favor or helped them to understand how he was aiding them.
Unenägude kaudu andis Jumal mõnikord oma sulastele juhtnööre, teinekord kinnitas aga nendele oma soosingut või aitas mõista, kuidas ta neid abistab.