Matthew 15:27
New International Version
“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

New Living Translation
She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.”

English Standard Version
She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, "Yes Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs falling from their masters' table."

King James Bible
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

New King James Version
And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

New American Standard Bible
And she said, “Yes, Lord; but please help, for even the dogs feed on the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

NASB 1995
But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

NASB 1977
But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

Amplified Bible
She said, “Yes, Lord; but even the pet dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their [young] masters’ table.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Yes, Lord,” she said, “yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yes, Lord,” she said, “yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table!”

American Standard Version
But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

Contemporary English Version
"Lord, this is true," the woman said, "but even puppies get the crumbs that fall from their owner's table."

English Revised Version
But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She said, "You're right, Lord. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters' tables."

Good News Translation
"That's true, sir," she answered, "but even the dogs eat the leftovers that fall from their masters' table."

International Standard Version
She said, "Yes, Lord. But even the puppies eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' tables."

Majority Standard Bible
?Yes, Lord,? she said, ?even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master?s table.?

NET Bible
"Yes, Lord," she replied, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."

New Heart English Bible
But she said, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."

Webster's Bible Translation
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crums which fall from their master's table.

Weymouth New Testament
"Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables."

World English Bible
But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she said, “Yes, Lord, for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords’ table”;

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, "Yes Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs falling from their masters' table."

Young's Literal Translation
And she said, 'Yes, sir, for even the little dogs do eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords' table;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she said, Yes, Lord; for the little dogs also eat from the crumbs falling from the table of their lord.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.”

New American Bible
She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”

New Revised Standard Version
She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But she said Yes, my Lord, even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the master’s tray, and they live.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But she said, “Yes, my lord, even the dogs eat from the crumbs that fall from their master's table and they live.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
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.

Godbey New Testament
And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table.

Haweis New Testament
And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master?s table.

Mace New Testament
'tis true, Lord, said she: yet even puppies eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table.

Weymouth New Testament
"Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables."

Worrell New Testament
But she said, "Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the master's table."

Worsley New Testament
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Faith of the Canaanite Woman
26But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 27“Yes, Lord,” she said, even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” 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.…

Cross References
Mark 7:28
“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

Matthew 8:8
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.

Matthew 9:21
She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”

Luke 16:21
and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

Romans 11:17-18
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.

Matthew 7:6
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.

Matthew 10:6
Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 21:31
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.

Luke 7:6-7
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.

John 4:9
“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.)

Acts 13:46
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.

Romans 15:8-9
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.”

Ephesians 2:12-13
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.

Genesis 32:10
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.

Exodus 16:8
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

Truth.

Matthew 8:8
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.

Genesis 32:10
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.

Job 40:4,5
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth…

yet.

Matthew 5:45
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.

Luke 16:21
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

Romans 3:29
Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

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Matthew 15
1. Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees
7. for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions;
10. teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man.
21. He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan,
29. and other great multitudes;
32. and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men














Yes, Lord
The phrase begins with an affirmation, "Yes," which in Greek is "ναί" (nai). This is a strong, emphatic agreement, showing the woman's acknowledgment of Jesus' authority and her faith in His power. The term "Lord" (κύριος, kurios) is a title of respect and recognition of divine authority. In the context of the Gospel, it reflects her understanding of Jesus not just as a teacher, but as one with divine power and authority. This acknowledgment is significant, as it demonstrates her faith and humility, recognizing Jesus' sovereignty.

she said
The Greek verb "εἶπεν" (eipen) is used here, indicating a direct and personal response. This is not just a casual conversation; it is a heartfelt plea. The use of this verb highlights the woman's active engagement in the dialogue with Jesus, showing her persistence and determination. Her response is immediate and personal, reflecting her desperation and faith.

even the dogs
The word "dogs" in Greek is "κυνάρια" (kynaria), which refers to small dogs or puppies, often considered household pets. In the cultural context of the time, dogs were generally seen as unclean animals. However, the diminutive form used here softens the term, suggesting a more affectionate view, akin to household pets. This reflects the woman's humility, as she does not take offense at the metaphor but instead uses it to her advantage, showing her understanding of her position and her faith in Jesus' mercy.

eat the crumbs
The Greek word for "crumbs" is "ψιχία" (psichia), meaning small pieces or morsels. This imagery of crumbs falling from the table suggests abundance and overflow from the master's table. The woman’s statement implies that even the smallest portion of Jesus' power and grace is sufficient to meet her need. It reflects her deep faith in the sufficiency of Christ's mercy and power, even in what might seem insignificant.

that fall from their master’s table
The phrase "fall from their master’s table" indicates a natural overflow from the abundance of the master's provision. The term "master" (κύριος, kurios) is again used, reinforcing the authority and provision of the one who owns the table. The imagery of the table suggests a place of fellowship and provision, and the woman's faith is evident in her belief that even the overflow of Jesus' blessings is enough to heal her daughter. This reflects a profound understanding of grace, where even the smallest act of divine mercy is powerful and transformative.

(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."

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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Yes,
Ναί (Nai)
Particle
Strong's 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.

Lord,”
κύριε (kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: 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
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“even
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2952: 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
Strong's 2068: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 5589: 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
Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

table.”
τραπέζης (trapezēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5132: Probably contracted from tessares and peze; a table or stool, usually for food; also a counter for money.


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