Darkness refers to something that is devoid of light. It also represents wickedness. Alternatively, it could represent the dwelling place of God.

Positive: Dreaming of darkness may represent the dwelling place of Jehovah. It could also represent the unknown or something mysterious. When there is darkness it can always be overcome by the light of God.

Negative: Seeing darkness in a dream may represent spiritual blindness, ignorance, sorrow, or distress. To dream you are in a dark place could symbolize being attacked by Satan. It could represent death or being in the world.

(1 Kings 8:12; 2 Chronicles 6:1; John 8:12; Luke 1:79; John 8:12; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5).