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Matthew 15:27-28

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15:27 “Yes, Lord,” she replied, 1  “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 15:28 Then 2  Jesus answered her, “Woman, 3  your faith is great! Let what you want be done for you.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

1 tn Grk “she said.”

2 tn Grk “Then answering, Jesus said to her.” This expression has been simplified in the translation.

3 sn Woman was a polite form of address (see BDAG 208-9 s.v. γυνή 1), similar to “Madam” or “Ma’am” used in English in different regions.



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