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yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But she answered and says to Him, "Yes, Lord, even the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs." <a href="/kjv/mark/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. <a href="/nkjv/mark/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat from the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/nasb/mark/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> But she answered and said to Him, &#8220Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children&#8217s crumbs.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/lsb/mark/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/amp/mark/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But she replied, “Yes, Lord, but even the pet dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/csb/mark/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But she replied to him, “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But she replied to Him, &#8220Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children&#8217s crumbs.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. <a href="/cev/mark/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The woman replied, "Lord, even puppies eat the crumbs that children drop from the table." <a href="/erv/mark/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord: even the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. <a href="/gwt/mark/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She answered him, "Lord, even the dogs under the table eat some of the children's scraps." <a href="/gnt/mark/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Sir," she answered, "even the dogs under the table eat the children's leftovers!" <a href="/isv/mark/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> But she answered him, "Yes, Lord. Yet even the puppies under the table eat some of the children's crumbs." <a href="/msb/mark/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Yes, Lord,? she replied, ?for even the dogs under the table eat the children?s crumbs.? <a href="/net/mark/7.htm">NET Bible</a> She answered, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." <a href="/nheb/mark/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But she answered him, "Yes, Sir. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." <a href="/wbt/mark/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she answered and said to him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crums. <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "True, Sir," she replied, "and yet the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." <a href="/web/mark/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But she answered him, “Yes, Lord. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And she answered and says to Him, “Yes, Lord; for the little dogs under the table also eat of the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But she answered and says to Him, "Yes, Lord, even the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs." <a href="/ylt/mark/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And she answered and saith to him, 'Yes, sir; for the little dogs also under the table do eat of the children's crumbs.' <a href="/slt/mark/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she answered and says to him, Yes, Lord: for also the little dogs under the table eat from the children's crumbs.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But she answered and said to him: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat under the table of the crumbs of the children. <a href="/cpdv/mark/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But she responded by saying to him: “Certainly, Lord. Yet the young dogs also eat, under the table, from the crumbs of the children.” <a href="/nabre/mark/7.htm">New American Bible</a> She replied and said to him, “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But she answered and said to him, Yes, my Lord; even the dogs eat the children’s crumbs under the trays. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But she answered and said to him, “Yes, my lord, but even the dogs from under the table eat the children's crumbs.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> She answered and said to him: Yes, Lord; and yet you can help me, for the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. <a href="/godbey/mark/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And she responded and says to Him, Yea, Lord: for even the little dogs eat the crumbs of the children under the table. <a href="/haweis/mark/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children?s crumbs. <a href="/mace/mark/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> she answer'd, true, Lord, yet puppys eat of the crumbs, which children drop under the table. <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "True, Sir," she replied, "and yet the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." <a href="/worrell/mark/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But she answered, and says to Him, "Yes, Lord; even the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs." <a href="/worsley/mark/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And she answered and said unto Him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table, eat of the children's crumbs. <a href="/parallel/mark/7-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2281" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">The Faith of the Gentile Woman</a> …27“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28<a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">“Yes,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">she replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2952.htm" title="2952: kynaria (N-NNP) -- A little dog, a house dog. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kuon; a puppy.">dogs</a> <a href="/greek/5270.htm" title="5270: hypokatō (Prep) -- Underneath, below, under. From hupo and kato; down under, i.e. Beneath.">under</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5132.htm" title="5132: trapezēs (N-GFS) -- Probably contracted from tessares and peze; a table or stool, usually for food; also a counter for money.">table</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiousin (V-PIA-3P) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidiōn (N-GNP) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">children’s</a> <a href="/greek/5589.htm" title="5589: psichiōn (N-GNP) -- A crumb. Diminutive from a derivative of the base of psallo; a little bit or morsel.">crumbs.”</a> 29Then Jesus told her, “Because of this answer, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27</a> “Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10-13</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. / I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ... <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Luke 7:6-9</a> So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. / That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. / For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.” ... <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Matthew 9:20-22</a> Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Luke 8:43-48</a> including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ... <a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21-28</a> Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ... <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a> Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: / “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. / And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ ... <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-11</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ... <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-13</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? ... <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/luke/17-5.htm">Luke 17:5-6</a> The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” / And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12-13</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-13</a> Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a> And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she answered and said to him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.yet.<a href="/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16</a> Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.<a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Crumbs</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Crums</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Dogs</a> <a href="/mark/4-4.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/25-37.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Scraps</a> <a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Table</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/mark/9-37.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Crumbs</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Crums</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Dogs</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Scraps</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Table</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 7</div>1. <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.</a> 8. <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Food defiles not the man.</a> 24. <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Yes, Lord,” she replied This phrase demonstrates the woman's recognition of Jesus' authority and divinity. By addressing Him as "Lord," she acknowledges His power and position, which is significant given her Gentile background. This reflects a deep faith and understanding of Jesus' identity, similar to the centurion's faith in <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a>. Her response is humble and respectful, showing her willingness to submit to Jesus' will.“even the dogs under the table” In the cultural context of the time, Jews often referred to Gentiles as "dogs," a term that was derogatory. However, the term used here is more akin to "little dogs" or "puppies," indicating a more affectionate tone. This reflects the cultural divide between Jews and Gentiles, yet the woman uses this metaphor to express her faith that even those outside the Jewish community can receive God's blessings. This anticipates the later inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith, as seen in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with Cornelius.“eat the children’s crumbs.” The "children" in this context refer to the Israelites, God's chosen people. The "crumbs" symbolize the blessings and grace of God that were initially intended for the Jews. The woman's statement shows her belief that God's mercy is abundant and extends beyond Israel to all who have faith. This foreshadows the mission to the Gentiles and the universal nature of the Gospel, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, where Paul states that the Gospel is for everyone who believes, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Her faith and understanding of God's grace align with the teachings of Jesus, who often emphasized faith over heritage or status.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the region of Tyre and Sidon, engaging in a conversation with a Gentile woman. His response to her plea for her daughter’s healing is pivotal in understanding His mission and the inclusivity of His ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/s/syrophoenician_woman.htm">Syrophoenician Woman</a> A Gentile woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon, she approaches Jesus with a request to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Her faith and humility are highlighted in her response to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tyre_and_sidon.htm">Tyre and Sidon</a> These are Gentile regions, indicating that Jesus' ministry extended beyond the Jewish population. This setting underscores the theme of the Gospel reaching all nations. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present and observing Jesus' interaction with the woman, learning about faith and the breaking of cultural barriers. 5. <a href="/topical/d/demon-possessed_daughter.htm">Demon-Possessed Daughter</a> The woman's daughter, who is afflicted by an unclean spirit, is the reason for the mother's desperate plea to Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_humility.htm">Faith and Humility</a> The Syrophoenician woman's response to Jesus demonstrates profound faith and humility. Her willingness to accept even the smallest blessing from Jesus is a model for approaching God with a humble heart. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> This passage illustrates that Jesus' mission transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries. Believers are called to share the Gospel with all people, regardless of their background. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_prayer.htm">Persistence in Prayer</a> The woman's persistence in seeking Jesus' help for her daughter encourages believers to be persistent in prayer, trusting in God's timing and mercy. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Understanding Jesus' Mission</a> Jesus' initial response to the woman can be seen as a test of faith and a teaching moment for His disciples, highlighting the expansion of His mission to include Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 7</a> <a href="/q/why_do_people_reject_sound_doctrine.htm">Why did she mention dogs eating table crumbs?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jesus_dismissive_to_the_woman.htm">Why does Jesus initially seem dismissive of the Syrophoenician woman, implying exclusion of Gentiles (Mark 7:24-30)?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_call_a_woman_a_'dog'.htm">If Jesus was sinless, why did He call a Gentile woman a 'dog' (Matthew 15:26)?</a> <a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Eat of the children's crumbs.--The form varies slightly from St. Matthew's "the crumbs that fall from their masters' table," and has, perhaps, a certain vividness of antithesis.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - In this verse there is a slight change of reading, causing a change of rendering; namely, thus: Yea, Lord: even - καὶ instead of καὶ γὰρ the dogs τὰ κυνάρια the little dogs - under the table eat of the children's crumbs. Observe the antithesis: "the children" (the little daughter) sitting at the table; the "little dogs" under the table. It is as though she said, "Give me, most gracious Lord, only a crumb (a small mercy compared with thy greater mercies), the healing of my little daughter, which may fall as it were obiter from thee upon us Canaanites and Gentiles, and be gratefully picked up as one of thy lesser benefits." Cornelius a Lapide enlarges beautifully upon this: "Feed me, then, as a little dog. To me, a poor Gentile, let a crumb of thy grace and mercy be vouchsafed; but let the full board, the plentiful bread of grace and righteousness, be reserved for the Jewish children. I cannot leave the table of my Lord, whose little dog I am. No; if you spurn me away with your foot, or with a blow, I will go away; but I will come back again, like a little dog, through another door. I will not be driven away by blows. I will not let thee go until thou hast given me what I ask of thee.' For this Canaanite constrains Christ, arguing her case from his own words, prudently, modestly, forcibly, and with a humble faith which perceives that he is not unwilling to be overcome by petition and by reason. Indeed, she entangles him in the meshes of his own words. So great is the plenteousness of his table, that it shall abundantly suffice for her if she may but partake of the crumbs which fall from the table of his children." <a href="/commentaries/mark/7-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Yes, Ναί (Nai) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. Lord,” Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. she replied, ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. dogs κυνάρια (kynaria) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2952.htm">Strong's 2952: </a> A little dog, a house dog. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kuon; a puppy. under ὑποκάτω (hypokatō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5270.htm">Strong's 5270: </a> Underneath, below, under. From hupo and kato; down under, i.e. Beneath. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. table τραπέζης (trapezēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5132.htm">Strong's 5132: </a> Probably contracted from tessares and peze; a table or stool, usually for food; also a counter for money. eat ἐσθίουσιν (esthiousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. children’s παιδίων (paidiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. crumbs.” ψιχίων (psichiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5589.htm">Strong's 5589: </a> A crumb. 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