Topical Encyclopedia In biblical literature, the concept of "beds" often transcends the mere physical object used for rest and sleep. It can symbolize a place of comfort, intimacy, or even vulnerability. However, when associated with darkness and extreme misery, beds take on a more somber and poignant significance.Symbolism and Context The Bible frequently uses the imagery of beds to convey deeper spiritual and emotional states. In times of distress and suffering, beds can become places of anguish rather than rest. This is particularly evident in the Psalms, where the psalmist often expresses his sorrows and laments from his bed. For instance, in Psalm 6:6, the psalmist cries out, "I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears" . Here, the bed becomes a symbol of the psalmist's profound grief and unrelenting sorrow. Beds in Darkness The notion of beds "made in darkness" can be understood as a metaphor for the depths of despair and the absence of divine light. Darkness in the Bible often represents evil, ignorance, or the absence of God's presence. In Job 17:13, Job laments, "If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness" . This verse captures the essence of extreme misery, where the bed is not a place of rest but a symbol of hopelessness and the anticipation of death. Moral and Spiritual Implications From a moral and spiritual perspective, beds made in darkness serve as a cautionary image. They remind believers of the consequences of turning away from God's light and the resulting spiritual desolation. The Bible encourages believers to seek refuge in God, who transforms places of darkness into spaces of hope and renewal. Psalm 139:11-12 reassures, "If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me,' even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You" . Conclusion In summary, beds associated with darkness and extreme misery in the Bible are powerful symbols of human suffering and spiritual desolation. They serve as reminders of the importance of seeking God's presence and light, even in the darkest times. Through faith and reliance on God, believers can transform their beds of sorrow into places of peace and divine comfort. Torrey's Topical Textbook Job 17:13If I wait, the grave is my house: I have made my bed in the darkness. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library 'de Profundis' His Name --Wonderful! Corn in Egypt Ephesians iv. 17-19 Home-Education. The Springs of Social Life. The Christian view of Sorrow The Sorrowful Man's Question Profit and Loss The Complaint: Or, Night Thoughts. Resources What is iniquity according to the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhy do Christians practice the indoctrination of children? | GotQuestions.org Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Beds of the Poor Covered With Upper Garment Beds of the Poor often Sold for Debt Beds used for Reclining on at Meals Beds used for Reclining on by Day Beds: (Made in Darkness) of Extreme Misery Beds: (Made in Sickness) of Divine Support and Comfort Beds: (Made on High) of Carnal Security Beds: (Too Short) Plans Which Afford No Rest or Peace Beds: A Small Pallet or Mattress Used As Beds: Couches or Divans Used As Beds: Covered With Tapestry and Linen Beds: Persons Sometimes Took To, in Grief Beds: Saints Meditate and Praise God While On Beds: Subject to Ceremonial Defilement Beds: The Slothful Too Fond of Beds: The Wicked Devise Mischief While On Related Terms |
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