"God is the foundation of everything. All true science is in harmony with his works; all true education leads to obedience to his government. Science opens new wonders to our view; she soars high, and explores new depths; but she brings nothing from her research that conflicts with divine revelation. Ignorance may seek to support false views of God by appeals to science; but the book of nature and the written word shed light upon each other. We are thus led to adore the Creator, and to have an intelligent trust in his word. CE 196.1"
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Both passages highlight the importance of reverence for God as the foundation of true knowledge and understanding. The EGW passage expands on this principle by stating that true science and education align with God's works and government, echoing the sentiment of Proverbs 1:7.
"No finite mind can fully comprehend the existence, the power, the wisdom, or the works of the Infinite One. Says the sacred writer: “Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.” [ Job 11:7-9 .] The mightiest intellects of earth cannot comprehend God. Men may be ever searching, ever learning, and still there is an infinity beyond. CE 196.2"
"Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding."
The EGW passage directly quotes Job 11:7-9 to support the claim that no finite mind can fully comprehend God. This is a clear and explicit allusion.
"Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea."
Ellen White directly references Job 11:7-9 in this passage.
"Yet the works of creation testify of God's power and greatness. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.” [ Psalm 19:1 .] Those who take the written word as their counselor, will find in science an aid to understand God. CE 196.3"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 19:1. While Romans 1:20 is thematically related, the direct quote makes this an explicit allusion.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 19:1 in this passage.