Matthew 15:27

Truth, Lord. Or, “Yes, Lord.” Back of Jesus’ simulated indifference to her earnest appeal (see on vs. 15:23, 26) she apparently detected the tender compassion that flowed in never-failing currents from His great heart of love. The very fact that He deigned to discuss the matter with her at all — instead of abruptly dismissing her, as the rabbis would have done — evidently gave her courage to believe that He would accede to her appeal. His voice carried no trace of impatience, and His countenance revealed only the serene dignity and infinite tenderness that ever marked His visage.

Crumbs. Gr. psichia, a diminutive form meaning “little morsels,” or “crumbs.” Even “little dogs” (see on v. 26) have a right to the “little morsels” their masters toss to them. This remarkable woman is ready to accept any necessary level of humanity Christ may assign her, without so much as arguing the point, if He will only comply with her request. Compare the persistence of the leper in the face of major obstacles (see on Mark 1:40-45).