Editing Jacob (section)

=== In Music ===

Several musical works across genres reference Jacob's biblical life, especially his dream of the ladder and his wrestling with God.

* "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" — An 18th-century African American spiritual symbolizing spiritual ascent and perseverance in faith.<ref>Dean McIntyre, “History of Hymns: We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder,” Discipleship Ministries, United Methodist Church, https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/history-of-hymns-we-are-climbing-jacobs-ladder</ref>

* "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown" — Also known as "Wrestling Jacob," this hymn by Charles Wesley reflects on Jacob’s struggle with the angel as a metaphor for the soul’s wrestling with God.<ref>“Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown,” Hymnal.net, https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/560</ref>

* "Jacob’s Song" by Briana Babineaux — A contemporary gospel track evoking Jacob’s night of wrestling to express themes of endurance and divine breakthrough.<ref>Briana Babineaux, “Jacob’s Song,” Tyscot Records, accessed May 15, 2025, https://www.tyscot.com</ref>

* "Jacob from the Bible" by Jake Wesley Rogers — A modern pop song that references Jacob’s complex journey of transformation.<ref>Jake Wesley Rogers, “Jacob from the Bible,” Warner Records, streaming via Spotify, accessed May 15, 2025</ref>

* "Sons of Jacob Song" — A children’s song listing Jacob’s twelve sons, commonly used in Bible education settings.<ref>“Sons of Jacob Song,” Mission Bible Class, https://missionbibleclass.org/teaching-ideas/songs/english-songs/old-testament-songs/sons-of-jacob-song/</ref>