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"Well would it be for young and old to study and ponder and often repeat those words of Holy Writ that show how the place marked by God's special presence should be regarded. Ed 243.1"
Likely biblical basis 95% Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
Both passages emphasize the importance of internalizing and regularly engaging with God's word. EGW's statement about repeating words of scripture directly echoes the Deuteronomy passage's instruction to teach and talk about God's commands continually.
"“Put off thy shoes from off thy feet,” He commanded Moses at the burning bush; “for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 . Ed 243.2"
Direct citation 97% Exodus 3:5
"And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground."
Ellen White directly references Exodus 3:5 in this passage.
"Jacob, after beholding the vision of the angels, exclaimed, “The Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.... This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:16, 17 . Ed 243.3"
Direct citation 99% Genesis 28:16
"And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not."
EGW directly quotes Genesis 28:16, attributing the quote to Jacob after his vision.
Direct citation 99% Genesis 28:17
"And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."
EGW directly quotes Genesis 28:17, attributing the quote to Jacob after his vision.
"“The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20 . Ed 243.4"
Direct citation 97% Habakkuk 2:20
"But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him."
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:20 in this passage.
"“The Lord is a great God, And a great King above all gods.... O come, let us worship and bow down: Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Ed 243.5"
Direct citation 100% Psalms 95:6
"O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 95:6.
Direct citation 99% Psalms 95:3
"For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 95:3, making it an explicit allusion.
"“It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise: Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 95:3-6 ; 100:3, 4 . Ed 243.6"
Direct citation 97% Psalms 95:3-6
"For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 95:3-6 in this passage.
"Reverence should be shown also for the name of God. Never should that name be spoken lightly or thoughtlessly. Even in prayer its frequent or needless repetition should be avoided. “Holy and reverend is His name.” Psalm 111:9 . Angels, as they speak it, veil their faces. With what reverence should we, who are fallen and sinful, take it upon our lips! Ed 243.7"
Direct citation 97% Psalms 111:9
"He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 111:9 in this passage.

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