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Matthew 15:21 open_in_new
departed
The Syrophenician woman.
For the first time, the rejected Son of David ministers to a Gentile. It is a precursive fulfilment of (Matthew 12:18). Addressed by a Gentile as Son of David, He makes no reply, for a Gentile has no claim upon Him in that character.
( See Scofield) - (Matthew 2:2); (Ephesians 2:12).
Addressing him as "Lord," she obtained an immediate answer. (Romans 10:12-13).
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Matthew 15:28 open_in_new
great is thy faith
See (Luke 7:7-9); (Mark 6:6).
Faith honours God, knowing that he is faithful.
Compare (1 John 5:10).