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1 | Why did Jesus call this woman a dog? | Mark 7:27 | Lindac | 128561 | ||
Dear Middleton - Did you receive an answer to your question regarding Mark 7:27? I just asked a similar question and would like to know what answer you got. Thank you. Lindac |
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2 | Why did Jesus call this woman a dog? | Mark 7:27 | New Man | 128904 | ||
The illustration Jesus gave was in essence a test of the woman’s faith. Jesus’ “first” responsibility was to preach the gospel to the children of Israel (Rom. 1:16; 15:8). But that also implied there would come a time when Gentiles would be the recipients of God’s blessings. “The children’s bread” refers to God’s blessings offered to the Jews. This picture indicates that the “little dogs” (Gentiles) had a place in the household of God, but not the prominent one (Matt. 15:26). The diminutive form of “little dogs” suggests that this reference is to dogs that were kept as pets. Jesus was referring to the Gentiles, but He did not use the derisive term the Jews usually employed for them that described mangy, vicious mongrels. When the woman said, “Yes, Lord” is was indicative of the woman’s humble faith and worshipful attitude. She knew she was sinful and undeserving of any of God’s blessing. Her response was characterized by a complete absence of pride and self-reliance, which Jesus answered by granting her request. From The MacAurther Study Bible. |
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