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but please help, for even the dogs feed on the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> But she said, &#8220Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters&#8217 table.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” <a href="/amp/matthew/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She said, “Yes, Lord; but even the pet dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their [young] masters’ table.” <a href="/csb/matthew/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Yes, Lord,” she said, “yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yes, Lord,&#8221 she said, &#8220yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters&#8217 table!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. <a href="/cev/matthew/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Lord, this is true," the woman said, "but even puppies get the crumbs that fall from their owner's table." <a href="/erv/matthew/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. <a href="/gwt/matthew/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She said, "You're right, Lord. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters' tables." <a href="/gnt/matthew/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> "That's true, sir," she answered, "but even the dogs eat the leftovers that fall from their masters' table." <a href="/isv/matthew/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> She said, "Yes, Lord. But even the puppies eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' tables." <a href="/msb/matthew/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Yes, Lord,? she said, ?even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master?s table.? <a href="/net/matthew/15.htm">NET Bible</a> "Yes, Lord," she replied, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." <a href="/nheb/matthew/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But she said, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." <a href="/wbt/matthew/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crums which fall from their master's table. <a href="/wey/matthew/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables." <a href="/web/matthew/15.htm">World English Bible</a> But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And she said, “Yes, Lord, for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords’ table”; <a href="/blb/matthew/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she said, "Yes Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs falling from their masters' table." <a href="/ylt/matthew/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And she said, 'Yes, sir, for even the little dogs do eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords' table;' <a href="/slt/matthew/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she said, Yes, Lord; for the little dogs also eat from the crumbs falling from the table of their lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/15.htm">New American Bible</a> She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But she said Yes, my Lord, even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the master’s tray, and they live. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But she said, “Yes, my lord, even the dogs eat from the crumbs that fall from their master's table and they live.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. <a href="/godbey/matthew/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table. <a href="/haweis/matthew/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master?s table. <a href="/mace/matthew/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 'tis true, Lord, said she: yet even puppies eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. <a href="/wey/matthew/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables." <a href="/worrell/matthew/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But she said, "Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the master's table." <a href="/worsley/matthew/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> yet the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters. <a href="/parallel/matthew/15-27.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4420" 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/matthew/15.htm">The Faith of the Canaanite Woman</a> …26But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 27<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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">she said,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“</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/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiei (V-PIA-3S) -- 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/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> <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/4098.htm" title="4098: piptontōn (V-PPA-GNP) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">that fall</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyriōn (N-GMP) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master’s</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."></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> 28“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.…<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="/mark/7-28.htm">Mark 7:28</a> “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Matthew 8:8</a> The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. <a href="/matthew/9-21.htm">Matthew 9:21</a> She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Luke 16:21</a> and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-18</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a> Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. <a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Matthew 10:6</a> Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31</a> Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Luke 7:6-7</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. <a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a> “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8-9</a> For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-13</a> 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="/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10</a> I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <a href="/exodus/16-8.htm">Exodus 16:8</a> And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.Truth.<a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Matthew 8:8</a> The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.<a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.<a href="/job/40-4.htm">Job 40:4,5</a> Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth… yet.<a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a> That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.<a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Luke 16:21</a> And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.<a href="/romans/3-29.htm">Romans 3:29</a> Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-20.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/psalms/147-17.htm">Crumbs</a> <a href="/mark/7-28.htm">Crums</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Dogs</a> <a href="/matthew/15-20.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-9.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/luke/16-21.htm">Scraps</a> <a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Table</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm">Tables</a> <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/mark/7-28.htm">Crumbs</a> <a href="/mark/7-28.htm">Crums</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Dogs</a> <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/matthew/25-37.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/23-10.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/mark/7-28.htm">Scraps</a> <a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Table</a> <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Tables</a> <a href="/matthew/16-28.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 15</div>1. <a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees </a> 7. <a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan,</a> 29. <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">and other great multitudes;</a> 32. <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men</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/matthew/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Yes, Lord,” she said, This phrase indicates the woman's acknowledgment of Jesus' authority and divinity. By addressing Him as "Lord," she demonstrates faith and respect, recognizing His power and position. This is significant as she is a Canaanite woman, a Gentile, showing that Jesus' ministry extends beyond the Jewish people. Her response is an act of humility and submission, aligning with the biblical theme of faith being recognized by God regardless of ethnic or cultural background.“even the dogs eat the crumbs” In the cultural context of the time, dogs were often seen as unclean animals. The term "dogs" here refers to household pets, not wild scavengers, indicating a more affectionate and less derogatory connotation. The woman uses this metaphor to express her understanding of her position as a Gentile, yet she believes in the abundance of Jesus' mercy and grace. This reflects the biblical principle that God's blessings overflow beyond the initial recipients, echoing the inclusivity of God's kingdom.“that fall from their master’s table.” The imagery of crumbs falling from the master's table suggests that even the smallest portion of Jesus' power and grace is sufficient to meet her need. This reflects the biblical theme of God's provision and the sufficiency of Christ. The "master's table" symbolizes the blessings intended for the children of Israel, yet the woman's faith allows her to partake in these blessings. This connects to the broader scriptural narrative of Gentiles being grafted into the promises of God, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is approached by a Canaanite woman seeking healing for her daughter. His interaction with her highlights His mission and the scope of His ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/c/canaanite_woman.htm">Canaanite Woman</a> A Gentile woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon who demonstrates great faith by persistently seeking Jesus' help for her demon-possessed daughter. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Present during this encounter, they initially urge Jesus to send the woman away, reflecting their understanding of His mission primarily to the Jews. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tyre_and_sidon.htm">Tyre and Sidon</a> Regions known for their Gentile populations, indicating the woman's non-Jewish background and the broader reach of Jesus' ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/d/daughter.htm">Daughter</a> The afflicted child of the Canaanite woman, whose healing becomes the focal point of the woman's plea and Jesus' eventual response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_beyond_boundaries.htm">Faith Beyond Boundaries</a> The Canaanite woman's faith transcends cultural and religious boundaries, demonstrating that true faith is recognized by God regardless of one's background. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_prayer.htm">Persistence in Prayer</a> Her persistence in seeking Jesus' help is a model for believers to continue in prayer, even when initial responses seem discouraging. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_recognition_of_need.htm">Humility and Recognition of Need</a> The woman's humble acceptance of her position and her recognition of Jesus' power and mercy are key attitudes for believers approaching God. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> Jesus' eventual response to the woman underscores the message that the Gospel is for all people, not limited by ethnicity or nationality. <a href="/topical/t/testing_of_faith.htm">Testing of Faith</a> The interaction suggests that faith may be tested, but genuine faith will persevere and be rewarded.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15</a> <a href="/q/why_do_people_reject_sound_doctrine.htm">Why did she mention dogs eating table crumbs?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_call_the_woman_a_dog.htm">Why did Jesus refer to the Canaanite woman as a dog?</a> <a href="/q/why_mention_dogs_eating_crumbs.htm">Why did she mention dogs eating table crumbs?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs.--The insertion of the conjunction "for" in the Greek gives it a force which it is hard to reproduce in English, "Yet grant what I ask, for the dogs under the table . . ." The woman catches at the form which had softened the usual word of scorn, and presses the privilege which it implied. She did not ask that the "children" might be deprived of any fragment of their portion; but taking her place, contentedly, among the "dogs," she could still claim Him as her Master, and ask for the "crumbs" of His mercy. The Talmud contains a story so singularly parallel to this that it is worth reproducing. "There was a famine in the land, and stores of corn were placed under the care of Rabbi Jehudah the Holy, to be distributed to those only who were skilled in the knowledge of the Law. And, behold, a man came, Jonathan, the son of Amram, and clamorously asked for his portion. The Rabbi asked him whether he knew the condition, and had fulfilled it, and then the supplicant changed his tone, and said, 'Nay, but feed me as a dog is fed, who eats of the crumbs of the feast,' and the Rabbi hearkened to his words, and gave him of the corn."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - And she said, Truth, Lord; or better, but she said, Yea, Lord (Revised Version). Christ's answer might have seemed the climax of rejection, and to have at once closed the matter forever. But her love for her daughter, and her growing faith in Jesus, overcame all seeming hindrances. With a woman's ready wit, quickened by urgency and affection, she seizes the opportunity, and turns Christ's own words against himself. Thou sayest truth, she means; the Jews are the children; we are the dogs; and as dogs we claim our portion. This we can receive without defrauding the children of any of their food. Yet; καὶ, or καὶ γὰρ, for even; nam et (Vulgate). The Authorized Version injures the significance of the mother's reply, as if there were something adversative in the particles, which really introduce the confirmation of her assent. The dogs eat of the crumbs, etc. Dogs in the East have access to the rooms, and live on what they can pick up or on what is thrown to them. The fragments at meals were naturally numerous, the abundance being occasioned by the nature of the food, the use of fingers instead of spoons and forks, and the employment of pieces of bread as platters and napkins. We may paraphrase the Canaanite's reply thus: By calling us dogs, you virtually grant what I desire. You can do what I wish without infringing your rule, in the justice of which I humbly acquiesce. I claim nothing as a daughter of Abraham; I look only for uncovenanted mercies; I ask only for that portion which falls to the lot of the creatures which hold the lowest place in the household, and the loss of which will never be felt. Truly by humbling her Jesus educated her, taught her that her real plea was her unworthiness, that in acknowledgment of her degradation lay the force of her appeal. And in asking for this one act of mercy she is doing no wrong to the sons of the house. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/15-27.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 said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “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. eat ἐσθίει (esthiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. crumbs ψιχίων (psichiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5589.htm">Strong's 5589: </a> A crumb. Diminutive from a derivative of the base of psallo; a little bit or morsel. that fall πιπτόντων (piptontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. master’s κυρίων (kyriōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/15-27.htm">Matthew 15:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 15:27 But she said Yes Lord but even (Matt. 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