Vincent Word Studies - Matthew 15:26 - 15:26

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Vincent Word Studies - Matthew 15:26 - 15:26


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Children's (τῶν τέκνων)

Bengel observes that while Christ spoke severely to the Jews, he spoke honorably of them to those without. Compare Joh 4:22.

Dogs (κυναρίοις)

Diminutive: little dogs. In Mat 15:27, Wyc. renders the little whelps, and Tynd., in both verses, whelPsalms The picture is of a family meal, with the pet house-dogs running round the table.

Their masters

The children are the masters of the little dogs. Compare Mar 7:28, “the children's crumbs.”