Matthew 15:26 — And He replied, “It is not good (appropriate, fair) to take the children’s brea… — AMP | maBible
Read Matthew 15:26 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Matthew 15.26, Matthew 15v26, Mt. 15:26. And He replied, “It is not good (appropriate, fair) to take the children’s bread and throw it to the pet dogs.”
Other reference formats: Matthew 15.26, Matthew 15v26, Mt. 15:26.
26 And He replied, “It is not good (appropriate, fair) to take the children’s bread and throw it to the pet dogs.”
Notes and references
A reference for the Jewish people.
Jews used kuon (dog) as a derogatory term referring to Gentiles. This dog (kuon) was a despised, filthy, homeless street scavenger. When speaking with this woman, Jesus uses a word for “dog” (kunarion) that refers to a household pet. The use of the word kunariois by both Jesus and the woman reflect…
About this book
Author: Matthieu · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Marie, Joseph, père de Jésus, Les trois mages, Hérode, Matthieu