Jacob’s Ladder is a biblical story found in the Book of Genesis (Genesis 28:10-19). The narrative describes a dream that the patriarch Jacob has during his journey from Beersheba to Haran. In the dream, Jacob sees a ladder (or staircase) reaching from Earth to Heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it. At the top of the ladder, Jacob sees God, who reiterates the promises made to Abraham and Isaac, Jacob’s forefathers. God assures Jacob of His presence and protection, promising that Jacob’s descendants will be numerous and that through them, all the families of the earth will be blessed.
This vision has been interpreted in various ways within religious and spiritual contexts. In Christianity, it is often seen as a symbol of the connection between Heaven and Earth, and sometimes as a prefiguration of Jesus Christ as the bridge between God and humanity. In Jewish tradition, it represents the constant interaction between the divine and the earthly realms, as well as the spiritual journey of individuals towards a closer relationship with God.