"The value of this treasure is above gold or silver. The riches of earth's mines cannot compare with it. COL 107.1"
"For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold."
Proverbs 3:14 states that the merchandise of wisdom is better than silver and gold, which aligns with the idea that the treasure is above gold and silver.
"Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold."
Proverbs 8:10 states that wisdom is better than choice silver, which aligns with the idea that the treasure is above gold and silver.
"It can not be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It can not be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. The gold and the crystal can not equal it; And the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls, For the price of wisdom is above rubies.” Job 28:14-18 . COL 107.2"
"It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof."
The passage directly quotes Job 28:15-18.
"The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies."
Ellen White directly references Job 28:14-18 in this passage.
"This is the treasure that is found in the Scriptures. The Bible is God's great lesson book, His great educator. The foundation of all true science is contained in the Bible. Every branch of knowledge may be found by searching the word of God. And above all else it contains the science of all sciences, the science of salvation. The Bible is the mine of the unsearchable riches of Christ. COL 107.3"
"For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."
EGW's statement that the Bible contains the foundation of all true science and the science of salvation aligns with the principle in Proverbs that the Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. She is applying this principle specifically to the Bible.
"The true higher education is gained by studying and obeying the word of God. But when God's word is laid aside for books that do not lead to God and the kingdom of heaven, the education acquired is a perversion of the name. COL 107.4"
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
EGW's emphasis on studying and obeying God's word for true higher education directly reflects the principle in Proverbs that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. She contrasts this with education that disregards God's word, which aligns with the proverb's statement that fools despise wisdom and instruction.
"By many, man's wisdom is thought to be higher than the wisdom of the divine Teacher, and God's lesson book is looked upon as old-fashioned, stale, and uninteresting. But by those who have been vivified by the Holy Spirit it is not so regarded. They see the priceless treasure, and would sell all to buy the field that contains it. Instead of books containing the suppositions of reputedly great authors, they choose the word of Him who is the greatest author and the greatest teacher the world has ever known, who gave His life for us, that through Him we might have everlasting life. COL 107.6"
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."
EGW directly alludes to the parable of the treasure in the field, emphasizing the value of God's word and the willingness to sacrifice for it.