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The Faith of the Canaanite Woman

Matthew 15:27

In 9 translations

BSB
“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”Or puppies
KJV
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
WEB
But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
ASV
But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
LSV
And she said, “Yes, Lord, for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords’ table”;
YLT
And she said, 'Yes, sir, for even the little dogs do eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords' table;'
DBY
But she said, Yea, Lord; for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters.
DRC
But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.
GNV
But she said, Trueth, Lord: yet in deede the whelpes eate of the crommes, which fall from their masters table.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἡ δὲ εἶπεν· Ναί, κύριε, καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν.
RP2018
Ἡ δὲ εἶπεν, Ναί, κύριε· καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν.
TR-Boyd
Ἡ δὲ εἶπε, Ναί, Κύριε· καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν.
SCR1894
η δε ειπεν ναι κυριε και γαρ τα κυναρια εσθιει απο των ψιχιων των πιπτοντων απο της τραπεζης των κυριων αυτων

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👤 Jesus Christ◆ Healing Canaanite Daughter

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Ephesians 3:8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
  • Luke 16:21and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
  • 1 Timothy 1:13–15I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in…
  • Luke 15:18–19I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’
  • Romans 10:12For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
  • Job 40:4–5“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”
  • Matthew 5:45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
  • Romans 3:29Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
  • Luke 18:13But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’
  • Matthew 8:8The 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.
  • Luke 23:40–42But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then…
  • Luke 7:6–7So 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…
  • Daniel 9:18Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great…
  • Romans 3:4Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
  • Psalms 51:4–5Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother…
  • Ezekiel 16:63so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.”

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