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Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. She begged him that he would cast the demon out of her daughter.

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An Outsider's Identity

Commentators explain that the term "Greek" was a general Jewish label for any non-Jew, or Gentile. Her specific origin, "Syrophoenician," places her from the region of Phoenicia within the Roman province of Syria. This identity as a complete outsider to the covenant people of Israel is crucial for understanding the significance of her faith and Jesus's interaction with her.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Mark 7:26

18th Century

Theologian

A Greek. The Jews called all persons Greeks who were not of their nation. Compare Romans 1:14. The whole world was considered as divided i…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 7:26

A Greek, a Syro-Phoenician by race (Hελληνισ, Συροφοινικισσα τω γενε). "A Greek in religion, a Syrian in tongue, a Phoenician in r…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 7:26

19th Century

Bishop

A Greek—that is, in the sense that the word had acquired in Palestine, a Gentile, as in Romans 1:16 and Romans 2:9-10. The modern …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 7:24–29

19th Century

Preacher

Christ capitulated at once, yielded to the strong arms of conquering prayer and faith, and so the pleading woman had her will.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 7:26

One of the persons who sought out Jesus was a Gentile woman. No doubt she had heard about his healing powers and came to him because her daughter w…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 7:26

17th Century

Pastor

The woman was a Greek
Or Gentile, an Heathen woman, which made her faith the more remarkable. So the Syriac, Persic,…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 7:24–30

17th Century

Minister

Christ never turned anyone away who fell at His feet, something a poor, trembling soul can do. As she was a good woman, she was also a good mother.…