Bible Dictionary
Ladder
The ladder was the stairway or ascent seen in Jacob’s night vision at Bethel. It represented a connection between earth and heaven, with angels ascending and descending upon it.
Definition
A ladder is a means of ascent or stairway. In Scripture the term occurs in the account of Jacob’s vision at Bethel, where he saw an ascent reaching between earth and heaven.
Biblical Usage
Jacob’s vision showed angels ascending and descending on the ladder. The scene is associated with God’s revelation to Jacob at Bethel.
Historical Background
The supplied material records the term’s occurrence only in the account of Jacob’s vision and gives no further physical description.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Occurs only once, in the account of Jacob’s vision (Gen. 28:12).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>lad'-er.</p><p>See SIEGE, 4, (e).</p>