Genesis 28:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 28:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 28:12 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 G..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 28:12 — KJV
“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.”
— Genesis 28:12 (KJV)
Genesis 28:12 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 28:12
“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 28:12: heaven, angels, god
“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 28:12: behold, earth, heaven
“And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 28:12: behold, earth, top
“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 28:12: behold, earth, heaven
“But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!”
Shares key themes with Genesis 28:12: behold, earth, heaven
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