In the biblical narrative, beds often symbolize a place of rest and recovery, particularly in times of illness. The Scriptures provide numerous instances where beds are not merely physical objects but also represent divine support and comfort during periods of sickness and distress.

One of the most poignant examples is found in the story of King Hezekiah. In 2 Kings 20:1-6, Hezekiah falls gravely ill and lies on his bed, facing the prospect of death. In his distress, he turns to God in prayer, seeking divine intervention. The Lord responds through the prophet Isaiah, granting Hezekiah an additional fifteen years of life. This narrative illustrates how a bed, in the context of illness, becomes a place where God's presence and healing power are profoundly experienced. The bed, therefore, is not just a place of physical rest but also a symbol of God's mercy and the hope of recovery.

Psalm 41:3 further underscores this theme, stating, "The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness." Here, the psalmist affirms the belief that God is actively involved in the healing process, providing both physical and spiritual sustenance. The bed, in this sense, becomes a sacred space where the afflicted can encounter God's sustaining grace.

In the New Testament, the healing miracles of Jesus often involve individuals confined to their beds due to sickness. In Mark 2:1-12, Jesus heals a paralytic man who is lowered through the roof on his mat. Jesus' command, "I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home," not only restores the man's physical health but also signifies the transformative power of divine intervention. The bed, or mat, in this instance, becomes a testament to the miraculous work of Christ and the newfound freedom and wholeness that comes from faith.

Moreover, the account of Peter healing Aeneas in Acts 9:32-34 further illustrates this theme. Aeneas had been bedridden for eight years, yet through Peter's declaration, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed," he is immediately healed. This act of making his bed symbolizes the end of his affliction and the beginning of a restored life, highlighting the role of divine power in overcoming sickness.

Throughout Scripture, beds in times of sickness are depicted as places where individuals encounter God's compassion and healing. They serve as reminders of the Lord's promise to be with His people in their suffering, offering comfort and hope. In these narratives, the bed transcends its physical function, becoming a symbol of divine support and the assurance of God's presence in the midst of human frailty.Psalm 41:3
The LORD will strengthen him on the bed of languishing: you will make all his bed in his sickness.
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Priest and victim
... the flames as though they were but beds of roses ... to speak of President Garfield and
his sickness, or about ... that spread the skies,"the God that made us,"came ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/priest and victim.htm

Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in ...
... to their chambers, or even to their beds, and makes ... accomplishment of that observation
which Elihu made so many ... known among us, in which the sickness of the ...
/.../practical discourses on regeneration/discourse vii of the necessity.htm

Miracles of Healing Unsolicited.
... They must be willing to be made whole, even if it should involve the carrying of
their beds and walking ... is not in itself an evil like the sickness, but often ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iv miracles of healing unsolicited.htm

Philippians ii. 19-21
... in addition to that which sprung from his sickness. ... For might not God have made these
contributions compulsory ... have three or four garments, and beds well spread ...
/.../homily ix philippians ii 19-21.htm

The Life of Mr. Alexander Peden.
... boots, he was struck with a sudden sickness and pain ... marred my sympathy with you,
but made me express ... corn, searched the house, stabbing the beds, but entered ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr alexander 2.htm

Opposition to Messiah Ruinous
... What terrors seize them in sickness, or when they are ... We are fearfully and wonderfully
made (Psalm 139:14 ... could see all that passes upon dying beds, we should ...
/.../newton/messiah vol 2/sermon xxxv opposition to messiah.htm

The North African Church under the Vandals.
... their reception, and provided them with straw and beds. ... no reproach of obstinacy
should be made against me ... Let none, therefore, in his sickness, distrust the ...
/.../neander/light in the dark places/the north african church under.htm

The Third Continental Journey.
... having received notice of our visit had made a general ... like a ship at sea; the walls,
beds, tables, and ... sensation, while it lasted, was that of sea-sickness. ...
/.../chapter xii the third continental.htm

From the Beginning of 1785 to the End of 1786
... for public prayer, except in cases of sickness; and on ... A convenient bath shall be
made for bathing.15. ... shall lie on mattresses, not on feather beds, because we ...
/.../chapter 1 from the beginning.htm

The Scales of Judgment
... with you in this world; you have sickness in the ... are Godless, Christless, careless:
that have made a profession ... their irons, and tossing on their beds of flame ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the scales of judgment.htm

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