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But she answered him, "Yes, Lord. For even the dogs under the table eat the children`s crumbs."
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A Humble and Witty Faith
Commentators are struck by the woman's brilliant response. Instead of taking offense at being compared to a dog, she humbly accepts the analogy and cleverly uses it to strengthen her case. Scholars note she agrees with Jesus ('Yes, Lord') but points out that even the household dogs get the children's leftover crumbs. This demonstrates a powerful combination of humility, wit, and unwavering faith.
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Even the dogs under the table (κα τα κυναρια υποκατω της τραπεζης). A delightful picture. Even the little dogs (κυναρια) under the…
19th Century
Anglican
Eat of the children’s crumbs.—The form varies slightly from St. Matthew’s “the crumbs that fall from their masters’ …
Baptist
Christ capitulated at once, yielded to the strong arms of conquering prayer and faith, and so the pleading woman had her will.
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Jesus probably conversed with this woman in Greek, not Aramaic. He replied by comparing the children of the household (the privileged position of I…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And she answered and said unto him, yes, Lord Agreeing to, and acquiescing in, what he said; which she seemed to hav…
Presbyterian
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.…
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