The Scofield Bible Commentary: Matthew: Matthew Chapter 15
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917]
gift
That is, dedicated to God. (Mat 5:23-24); (Mar 7:11).
(See Scofield) - (Mar 7:11).
departed
The Syrophenician woman.
For the first time, the rejected Son of David ministers to a Gentile. It is a precursive fulfilment of (Mat 12:18). Addressed by a Gentile as Son of David, He makes no reply, for a Gentile has no claim upon Him in that character.
(See Scofield) - (Mat 2:2); (Eph 2:12).
Addressing him as "Lord," she obtained an immediate answer. (Rom 10:12-13).
lost sheep
(Greek, "apollumi").
(See Scofield) - (Joh 3:16).
great is thy faith
Faith honours God, knowing that he is faithful.
Compare (Jo1 5:10).