Was this dream literal or figurative?

I had a dream around 6 years ago that God said "You have to buy your way out. it's the only way." I have been bullied by powerful people for decades, people I do not have the resources to remove from my life.

I thought the dream was figurative meaning, I would need to gain knowledge or positive karma through good deeds.

What if God is saying the only way to rescue myself from my enemies is to get rich? That powerful people will continue to bully me and control me until I can buy my freedom by becoming successful in my business?

Was this dream literal or figurative?
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