"The apostle here referred to the Lord's plan for the maintenance of the priests who ministered in the temple. Those who were set apart to this holy office were supported by their brethren, to whom they ministered spiritual blessings. “Verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law.” Hebrews 7:5 . The tribe of Levi was chosen by the Lord for the sacred offices pertaining to the temple and the priesthood. Of the priest it was said, “The Lord thy God hath chosen him ... to stand to minister in the name of the Lord.” ( Deuteronomy 18:5 .) One tenth of all the increase was claimed by the Lord as His own, and to withhold the tithe was regarded by Him as robbery. AA 336.1"
"And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:"
The EGW passage directly quotes Hebrews 7:5 and uses it as a basis for her argument. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"For the Lord thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the Lord, him and his sons for ever."
Ellen White directly references Deuteronomy 18:5 in this passage.
"And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation."
The EGW passage discusses the tithe system for the Levites, and Numbers 18:21 explicitly states that the Levites receive the tithe. This is more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct principle being illustrated.
"Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?"
Both passages discuss the support of those who minister in holy things. 1 Corinthians 9:13 states that those who minister at the temple live off the temple's offerings, which aligns with the EGW passage's discussion of the support of the priests.
"It was to this plan for the support of the ministry that Paul referred when he said, “Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.” And later, in writing to Timothy, the apostle said, “The laborer is worthy of his reward.” 1 Timothy 5:18 . AA 336.2"
"For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward."
EGW directly quotes 1 Timothy 5:18.
"Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel."
The EGW passage directly quotes 1 Corinthians 9:14. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things."
Both passages discuss supporting those who teach the word, although EGW's focus is more specifically on financial support for ministers, while Galatians 6:6 speaks more broadly about sharing good things with teachers.
"apart for God. So also were the first-born of all animals, and a redemption price was paid for the first-born son. The first fruits were to be presented before the Lord at the sanctuary and were then devoted to the use of the priests. AA 336.3"
"Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine."
The EGW passage explains the practice of dedicating the firstborn to God, which is commanded in Exodus 13:2.