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The Ladder is Christ
The commentators overwhelmingly interpret the ladder as a powerful symbol of Jesus Christ. As the one and only Mediator, His divine nature reaches to heaven while His human nature rests on earth, bridging the gap created by sin. Through Him, blessings descend to us, and our prayers ascend to God. As Jesus Himself later said, He is the reality to which this vision points (John 1:51).
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 28:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”
מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”
לוּז l…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 28:1–22
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 28:12
16th Century
Theologian
And he dreamed. Moses here teaches how opportunely, and (as we might say) at the critical moment, the Lord helped his servant. For who wou…
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John Gill
On Genesis 28:12
17th Century
Pastor
And he dreamed As he slept; not a common dream, but under divine direction and influence: and, behold, a ladd…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Jacob's conduct until now, as recorded, was not that of one who simply feared and trusted in God. But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked on…