Mark 7:29
And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτῇ
unto her
G846
αὐτῇ
unto her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Διὰ
For
G1223
Διὰ
For
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
4 of 15
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
saying
G3056
λόγον
saying
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
7 of 15
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
ὕπαγε
go thy way
G5217
ὕπαγε
go thy way
Strong's:
G5217
Word #:
8 of 15
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκ
out of
G1537
ἐκ
out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
12 of 15
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Historical Context
This miracle occurred in Tyre and Sidon (v.24), Gentile cities in Phoenicia. Jesus's ministry to this Gentile woman prefigures the gospel extending to all nations. Her persistence despite apparent rejection demonstrates extraordinary faith. In first-century Judaism, 'dogs' was a common epithet for Gentiles, yet she accepts this while appealing to God's lavish grace—even crumbs from His table exceed earthly kingdoms' feasts.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this woman's persistent faith despite rejection challenge your approach to prayer?
- What does Jesus healing at a distance reveal about His authority transcending boundaries?
- How does this account prepare for the gospel going to all nations?
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Analysis & Commentary
For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out—Jesus commends the Syrophoenician woman's persistent faith. Her humble response demonstrated both faith and theological insight, acknowledging Israel's priority while trusting God's abundance extends beyond Jewish boundaries. The Greek perfect tense indicates completed, permanent demon expulsion. Remarkably, Jesus heals at a distance without physical presence—demonstrating sovereign authority transcending proximity. This account breaks multiple boundaries: geographical (Gentile territory), ethnic (Phoenician), gender (woman initiating dialogue), religious (pagan). Yet Jesus responds to persistent faith wherever found. Her boldness teaches that true faith pursues Christ relentlessly despite seeming rejection.