In the Bible, things that are lower down, or under, physically, generally represent things that are lower or more external spiritually. In some cases, the lower things have been separated and put away to protect the good, but in others, it can mean that a less exalted idea or good desire is supporting a more exalted one.

(参照: Arcana Coelestia 4564 [1-2], 8610, 9656)

9027. 'And lies down in bed' means separated in the natural. This is clear from the meaning of 'lying down' as being separated; and from the meaning of 'bed' as the natural, dealt with in 6188, 6226, 6463. The implications of this will be evident from what follows below.