Also known as: Luz, House of God
Modern name: Beitin, Palestinian Territories
Bethel represents the place where heaven meets earth. Jacob's vision of the ladder illustrated that God bridges the gap between the divine and human realms, a theme fulfilled in Christ.
The place where Jacob had his famous dream of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. He named it Bethel, meaning "House of God," and it became one of the most important worship centers in ancient Israel.
Bethel represents the place where heaven meets earth. Jacob's vision of the ladder illustrated that God bridges the gap between the divine and human realms, a theme fulfilled in Christ.
Latitude
31.9366°
Longitude
35.2275°
Known today as: Beitin, Palestinian Territories
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