And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
This Canaanite woman came out from that area and called out to Jesus, 'Please have mercy on me, Lord, son of David! My daughter is seriously tormented by an evil spirit.'
A desperate mom will do whatever it takes to get help for her child.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Matthew 15, Jesus had withdrawn to the region of Tyre and Sidon, which was a Gentile area outside of Jewish territories, as he sought respite from the crowds in Galilee. This Canaanite woman, from a non-Jewish background often associated with ancient enemies of Israel, demonstrated remarkable faith by approaching Jesus and addressing him as "Son of David," a messianic title typically reserved for Jewish expectations, while pleading for her daughter's deliverance from demonic torment. This encounter underscores the early stages of Jesus' mission extending beyond Israel to include all people, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about God's salvation for the nations.
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