Mark 7:26 · KJV
"The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter."
King James Version
What does Mark 7:26 mean? →Passage Context
24And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.
25For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
26The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.
27But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.
28And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to those in need?
2
What does it mean for you to seek help for your loved ones?
3
When have you felt your faith was tested?
Life Application
faith
Be open to seeking help from others, showing faith in God's ability to work through them.
compassion
Consider how you can support those who are marginalized or in desperate situations.
People in This Verse
Syrophenician WomanNT
A Gentile woman who demonstrated great faith by asking Jesus to heal her daughter. Her persistence highlights the importance of faith and humility.
First appearance: Mark 7:26
Places in This Verse
Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)
An ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and commerce, located on the Mediterranean coast. It was a center of Gentile culture and religion.
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