"“For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me; Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, and him [margin], that had none to help him. Ed 142.3"
"Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him."
EGW directly quotes Job 29:12.
"“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: My justice was as a robe and a diadem. I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame. I was a father to the needy: And the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.” Ed 142.4"
"The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy."
EGW directly quotes Job 29:13.
"I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame."
EGW directly quotes Job 29:15.
"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels."
Both passages speak of being clothed in righteousness. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is strong.
"“The stranger did not lodge in the street: But I opened my doors to the traveler.” Ed 142.5"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW quote is a direct quote from Isaiah 58:7, which speaks of sharing with the needy. Hebrews 13:2 speaks of entertaining strangers and possibly entertaining angels. While both passages deal with hospitality, the EGW quote is a more direct allusion to Isaiah 58:7. However, the sentiment is similar enough to Hebrews 13:2 to warrant confirmation.
"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of welcoming strangers and providing for their needs. Matthew 25:35 specifically mentions taking in strangers as an act of service to Christ. The EGW quote echoes this sentiment, highlighting the act of opening one's doors to travelers. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"And the light of my countenance they cast not down. I chose out their way, and sat chief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners. ” Job 29:4-16 , R.V.; 31:32; 29:21-25. Ed 142.6"
"I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners."
EGW directly quotes Job 29:25.
"As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me; When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street! The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up. The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth. The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem. I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out."
Ellen White directly references Job 29:4-16 in this passage.
"“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22 . Ed 142.7"
"The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it."
EGW directly quotes Proverbs 10:22.