Matthew 15:21 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

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).

Matthew 15:21

21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.