The Ksav Sofer compares the ladder to the potential of the human being who has to ability to climb step by step from ground to the heavens. This idea is indicated by Bas Paraoh’s hand growing even though she knew she cannot reach him but she did whatever she could. The Chasam Sofer interprets the pasuk of lo saaleh bemalos al mizbechi, don’t try to skip steps because then your faults will be revealed. The Mesilas Yeshorim demonstrates how to do this climbing step by step.
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