Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
He dreamed
Ladder
Bible References
He dreamed
Matthew 1:20
But while he was thinking about the matter, [suddenly] an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream [i.e., a supernatural revelation given during sleep], saying, "Joseph, you descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife, for the baby she is carrying is by [the power of] the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:12
Then they were warned by God in a [supernatural] dream not to return to Herod, so they left and returned to their own country by a different route.
Hebrews 1:1
In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,
Ladder
John 1:51
Then Jesus said to him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened up and the angels of God going up [from] and coming down on the Son of man" [i.e., probably a reference to angels ministering to Jesus' needs. See Matt. 4:6, 11; Luke 22:43].
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve those people who will inherit salvation?