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"Once more Hannah journeyed with her husband to Shiloh and presented to the priest, in the name of God, her precious gift, saying, “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord.” Eli was deeply impressed by the faith and devotion of this woman of Israel. Himself an overindulgent father, he was awed and humbled as he beheld this mother's great sacrifice in parting with her only child, that she might devote him to the service of God. He felt reproved for his own selfish love, and in humiliation and reverence he bowed before the Lord and worshiped. PP 571.1"
Direct citation 100% 1 Samuel 1:27-28
"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there."
EGW directly quotes 1 Samuel 1:27-28.
"The mother's heart was filled with joy and praise, and she longed to pour forth her gratitude to God. The Spirit of Inspiration came upon her; “and Hannah prayed, and said: PP 571.2"
Related principle 70% Luke 1:46
"And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,"
Both passages describe a woman expressing gratitude and praise to God through prayer. While the specific content of the prayers differs, the overall theme of joyful praise is similar. The connection is not as strong as a direct allusion, but the thematic parallel is present.
"And lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, To set them among princes, And to make them inherit the throne of glory: For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, And He hath set the world upon them. He will keep the feet of His saints, And the wicked shall be silent in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; Out of heaven shall He thunder upon them: The Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; And He shall give strength unto His king, And exalt the horn of His anointed.” PP 571.3"
Direct citation 99% 1 Samuel 2:8
"He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them."
The EGW passage directly quotes 1 Samuel 2:8, making it an explicit allusion.
Direct citation 95% Psalms 113:7
"He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;"
EGW quotes 1 Samuel 2:8 which is very similar to Psalms 113:7. The surrounding verses are also from 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Hannah's prayer.
Related principle 80% Psalms 75:7
"But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another."
Both passages deal with God's power to elevate and demote. While not a direct quote, the theme is similar.

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