In biblical literature, the term "hollows" refers to low-lying areas or depressions in the landscape, often associated with valleys or places of refuge. The concept of hollows can be both literal and metaphorical, representing physical locations as well as spiritual or emotional states.

Biblical References:

1. Physical Hollows:
· The Bible often describes the geography of the ancient Near East, including its valleys and lowlands. These hollows were significant for agriculture, habitation, and as routes for travel. For instance, valleys were fertile areas where crops could be grown and livestock grazed. The strategic importance of these areas is evident in various military campaigns and settlements described in the Old Testament.
· In 2 Kings 3:16, the prophet Elisha instructs the people to "make this valley full of ditches" , which can be understood as creating hollows to hold water, demonstrating the practical use of hollows in times of need.

2. Metaphorical Hollows:
· Hollows can also symbolize spiritual or emotional low points. The imagery of being in a "valley" is often used to describe times of trial, suffering, or humility. Psalm 23:4 famously states, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me" . Here, the "valley" or hollow represents a place of danger or despair, yet it is also a place where God's presence and guidance are profoundly experienced.
· The metaphorical use of hollows can also be seen in the prophetic literature, where valleys are sometimes depicted as places of judgment or decision. Joel 3:14 refers to the "Valley of Decision," a symbolic hollow where nations are gathered for divine judgment.

Theological Significance:

· Refuge and Provision: Hollows, as low-lying areas, often provided refuge and sustenance. In times of conflict, people would seek shelter in these natural depressions. Spiritually, this reflects the idea of God as a refuge and provider, offering protection and sustenance in times of need.

· Humility and Dependence: The imagery of descending into a hollow or valley can also signify humility and dependence on God. Just as one must descend into a valley, believers are called to humble themselves before God, recognizing their need for His guidance and provision.

· Transformation and Renewal: Hollows can be places of transformation. Just as valleys can be sites of fertile growth, spiritual hollows can be where individuals experience renewal and growth in their faith. The journey through a hollow, though challenging, can lead to a deeper understanding of God's faithfulness and love.

In summary, the concept of hollows in the Bible encompasses both physical and metaphorical dimensions, serving as a rich symbol of refuge, humility, and spiritual growth. Through the imagery of hollows, Scripture communicates profound truths about God's provision, protection, and transformative power in the lives of His people.2773. Choronayim -- "two hollows," a place in Moab
... 2772, 2773. Choronayim. 2774 . "two hollows," a place in Moab. Transliteration:
Choronayim Phonetic Spelling: (kho-ro-nah'-yim) Short Definition: Horonaim. ...
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3680. kasah -- to cover
... A primitive root; properly, to plump, ie Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover
(for clothing or secrecy) -- clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self ...
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993. Betonim -- a city of Gad
... Betonim. Probably plural from boten; hollows: Betonim, a place in Palestine -- Betonim.
see HEBREW boten. 992, 993. Betonim. 994 . Strong's Numbers.
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The Parable of the Drag-Net.
... painted with wax on the plane surface of wood has the likeness of the surface along
with the colour, but does not further preserve the hollows and prominences ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/11 the parable of the.htm

Diamond and his Mother Sat Down Upon the Edge of the Rough Grass ...
... singing in the shallows. dumb in the hollows. sleeping so deep. and all the swallows.
that dip their feathers. in the hollows. or in the shallows. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 13 diamond and his.htm

Letter xiv. To Gregory his Friend.
... Indeed it is like an island, enclosed as it is on all sides; for deep hollows cut
off two sides of it; the river, which has lately fallen down a precipice ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter xiv to gregory his.htm

When travelling lately through the Simplon
... sides; or growing up, along with the lovely blue gentian, close by stray patches
of winter's snow which were still filling the ridges and hollows in the higher ...
/.../the cities of refuge or the name of jesus/i when travelling lately through.htm

John the Baptist --visit of Jesus to John, and his Abode in the ...
... This giant of the prophets, in his rough solitude of Carmel, sharing the life of
savage beasts, dwelling in the hollows of the rocks, whence he came like a ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter vi john the baptistvisit.htm

Kumaon.
... It looks as if the deep hollows, of which so many are to be seen, had been unable
to retain the water poured into them, and had let it all flow away. ...
/.../kennedy/life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xx kumaon.htm

Missed Ends
... I looked, but saw no bottom; only cloud shapes, black and furiously coiled,
and great shadow-shrouded hollows, and unfathomable depths. ...
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During These Various Changes in the Lives of those with whom He ...
... The cheeks were gaunt and livid, the flesh hanging in loose hollows from the high
and prominent bones, yet the mouth was that of a youth, firm, well-outlined ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxv during these various changes.htm

At the Well
... had paused. The earth about the well was always damp, and the top-most row
of the curb was worn smooth in hollows. This, therefore ...
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"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... advantage. The region became savage, the trail of the army wound hither
and thither to avoid sudden eminences or sudden hollows. ...
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Hollows (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hollows (5 Occurrences). Leviticus 14:37 And if
he sees that the walls of the house are marked with hollows...
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Holes (36 Occurrences)
... 6:2 And Midian was stronger than Israel; and because of the Midianites, the children
of Israel made holes for themselves in the mountains, and hollows in the ...
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Gutter (3 Occurrences)
... repeated firing. 4. (vt) To cut or form into small longitudinal hollows;
to channel. 5. (vt) To supply with a gutter or gutters. 6 ...
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Goldsmith (6 Occurrences)
... To the East of the Sea of Galilee the soil is deep and rich. Splendid crops
of wheat are grown here, and olives flourish in the hollows. ...
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Gaulonitis
... To the East of the Sea of Galilee the soil is deep and rich. Splendid crops
of wheat are grown here, and olives flourish in the hollows. ...
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Golan (4 Occurrences)
... To the East of the Sea of Galilee the soil is deep and rich. Splendid crops
of wheat are grown here, and olives flourish in the hollows. ...
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Woods (37 Occurrences)
... saw the danger they were in, (for the people were troubled,) they took cover in
cracks in the hillsides and in the woods and in rocks and holes and hollows. ...
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Trachonitis (1 Occurrence)
... Certain great hollows in the rocks also form natural reservoirs, in which
the rain water is preserved through the summer months. ...
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Rocks (48 Occurrences)
... 6:2 And Midian was stronger than Israel; and because of the Midianites, the children
of Israel made holes for themselves in the mountains, and hollows in the ...
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Masses (20 Occurrences)
... They are quite without value; in Gilgal they make offerings of oxen; truly their
altars are like masses of stones in the hollows of a ploughed field. (BBE). ...
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