in matthew 15:21-28, jesus withdraws to the region of tyre and sidon, leaving the crowds and pharisees behind. a canaanite woman, identified as a gentile, approaches him, crying out for mercy and begging jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. jesus initially ignores her, prompting his disciples to urge him to send her away, as she is crying out after us (v. 23). jesus responds by stating that he was sent only to the lost sheep of israel (v. 24), implying that his mission was focused on the jewish people. the canaanite woman, however, persists in her request, kneeling before jesus and saying, lord, help me! (v. 25). jesus then makes a seemingly dismissive comment, saying, it is not right to take the childrens bread and toss it to the dogs (v. 26). this statement has been interpreted in various ways, but it appears to be a reference to the jewish people as the children and gentiles as dogs. the woman, however, cleverly responds by saying, yes, lord, even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table (v. 27). jesus is impressed by her faith and replies, woman, you have great faith! your request is granted (v. 28). at that moment, her daughter is healed. > its actually real i'm pissed.
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