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The Faith of the Canaanite Woman
20These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”21Leavingthat place,Jesuswithdrewtothedistrictof TyreandSidon.22And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”…

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Then Jesus went there, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

and departed.

Mark 7:24
And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man knowit: but he could not be hid.

Tyre.

Matthew 10:5,6
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and intoany city of the Samaritans enter ye not: …

Matthew 11:21-23
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes…

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and heshall be for an haven of ships; and his bordershall be unto Zidon.

CoastsCountryDepartedDistrictForthJesusLeavingPartsRegionSidonTerritoriesThenceTyreVicinityWithdrewCoastsCountryDepartedDistrictForthJesusLeavingPartsRegionSidonTerritoriesThenceTyreVicinityWithdrew1.Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees
7.for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions;
10.teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man.
21.He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan,
29.and other great multitudes;
32.and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men

Leaving that place
This phrase indicates a transition in Jesus' ministry. Prior to this, Jesus was in the region of Galilee, engaging with the Pharisees and teaching the crowds. The departure signifies a shift in focus, possibly due to increasing opposition from religious leaders or a need for rest and retreat.

Jesus withdrew
The act of withdrawing suggests a deliberate movement away from the crowds and conflict. This is a recurring theme in Jesus' ministry, where He often seeks solitude or a quieter environment to teach His disciples or to pray. It reflects His humanity and need for rest, as well as strategic planning in His ministry.

to the district of Tyre and Sidon
Tyre and Sidon were ancient Phoenician cities located in what is now modern-day Lebanon. These cities were known for their wealth and commerce, and they were predominantly Gentile regions. The mention of these locations highlights Jesus' outreach beyond Jewish territories, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the Gospel message. Historically, these cities had interactions with Israel, sometimes as allies and other times as adversaries. The choice of this region underscores the breaking of traditional Jewish boundaries and the universal scope of Jesus' mission.

1.Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is performing His ministry on earth. In this passage, He is withdrawing from a previous location to a new region.

2.Tyre and Sidon
These are ancient Phoenician cities located in what is now modern-day Lebanon. They were known for their wealth and commerce but were also considered Gentile territories, which is significant in the context of Jesus' ministry.

3.Withdrawal
This event marks a moment where Jesus intentionally moves away from a predominantly Jewish area to a Gentile region, which is significant for understanding His ministry's reach and the inclusivity of the Gospel.Jesus' Intentional Ministry
Jesus' movement into Gentile territory demonstrates His intentional outreach beyond the Jewish people, emphasizing the universal scope of His mission.

Breaking Cultural Barriers
By entering Tyre and Sidon, Jesus challenges cultural and religious boundaries, teaching us the importance of reaching out to those who are different from us.

The Inclusivity of the Gospel
This passage foreshadows the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, highlighting the Gospel's reach to all people.

Seeking Solitude for Ministry
Jesus' withdrawal can also be seen as a model for seeking solitude and rest in preparation for ministry, reminding us of the importance of balance in our spiritual lives.1.What is the meaning of Matthew 15:21?

2.How does Matthew 15:21 demonstrate Jesus' willingness to engage with Gentiles?

3.What can we learn from Jesus' journey to Tyre and Sidon in Matthew 15:21?

4.How does Matthew 15:21 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19?

5.How can we apply Jesus' example of crossing cultural boundaries in our lives?

6.What does Jesus' travel in Matthew 15:21 teach about God's love for all?

7.Why did Jesus withdraw to the region of Tyre and Sidon in Matthew 15:21?

8.What significance do Tyre and Sidon hold in biblical history and prophecy?

9.How does Matthew 15:21 reflect Jesus' mission to the Gentiles?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15?

11.If Jesus was sinless, why did He call a Gentile woman a “dog” (Matthew 15:26)?

12.Why did she mention dogs eating table crumbs?

13.Why did Jesus refer to the Canaanite woman as a dog?

14.How could thousands be fed with only seven loaves and a few fish, and what evidence supports this event (Matthew 15:34–38)?Leaving that place

Matthew 15:21 opens, “Leaving that place….”

• “That place” points back to the Galilean setting where Jesus had just confronted the Pharisees over traditions (Matthew 15:1-20;Mark 7:1-13).

• His departure signals a decisive move away from escalating religious hostility, something He often did when opposition threatened to derail His timing (Matthew 12:15;John 7:1).

• It also creates a narrative hinge, turning from a debate about ritual purity to a living illustration of true, heart-level faith that will soon appear in a Gentile woman (Matthew 15:22-28).

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Jesus withdrew

“…Jesus withdrew…”

• This pattern of withdrawal recurs throughout His ministry: after John’s death (Matthew 14:13), after miraculous popularity (John 6:15), and for prayerful solitude (Luke 5:16).

• The word “withdrew” highlights intentionality. Jesus is not fleeing in fear; He is steering the schedule set “from the foundation of the world” (1 Peter 1:20).

• By stepping back from crowds, He carves out time to teach His disciples privately—Mark’s parallel notes, “He wanted no one to know it” (Mark 7:24).

• Withdrawal also foreshadows the cross. Each deliberate movement shows that events will unfold on His terms, not those of adversaries (John 10:18).

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to the district of Tyre and Sidon

“…to the district of Tyre and Sidon.”

• Tyre and Sidon lay on the Mediterranean coast, firmly Gentile. This is Jesus’ only recorded journey beyond Israel’s historic borders before His resurrection.

• The choice of location is rich in biblical echo:

– These cities had heard of Him earlier (Mark 3:8) and will later supply listeners at His preaching (Luke 6:17).

– Jesus had already pronounced that, if Tyre and Sidon had witnessed His miracles, they would have repented (Matthew 11:21). Now He brings a miracle to them, extending mercy where judgment had been predicted.

– Elijah once ministered to a widow in Sidon during Israel’s unbelief (1 Kings 17:8-16), a story Jesus referenced in Nazareth (Luke 4:25-26). Heading there now reenacts that prophetic pattern: God’s grace reaches outsiders when insiders resist.

• For the disciples, stepping onto Gentile soil previews the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Though earlier sent “only to the lost sheep of Israel” (Matthew 10:5-6), they will soon see that faith, not ethnicity, opens heaven’s door (Romans 3:29-30).

• Geographically, it reminds us the gospel moves in real time and space. Jesus physically walked north-west from Galilee to Phoenicia; this is no parable but history, underscoring the reliability of the narrative (Luke 1:1-4).

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summary

Matthew 15:21 records a purposeful shift. Jesus leaves the debate-charged environment of Galilee, intentionally withdraws from mounting opposition, and steps into Gentile territory, setting the stage for a dramatic demonstration of faith beyond Israel’s borders. The verse signals both the sovereignty of His timetable and the wideness of His mercy: a literal journey that foreshadows a worldwide gospel.

(21)Into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.--St. Mark (Mark 7:31) says (in the best MSS.) our Lord passed, after the miracle, "through Sidon," and so we have the one recorded exception to that self-imposed law of His ministry which kept Him within the limits of the land of Israel. To the disciples it might seem that He was simply withdrawing from conflict with the excited hostility of His Pharisee opponents. We may see a relation between the two acts not unlike that which afterwards connected the vision of Peter at Joppa with his entry into the house of Cornelius at Caesarea. He was showing in act, as before in word (Matthew 11:21), that He regarded Tyre and Sidon as standing on the same level as Chorazin and Bethsaida. The dust of the heathen cities was not more defiling than that of Capernaum. The journey from Capernaum to Tyre was one which might be made in one long day of active walking.

Verses 21-28. -Healing of the daughter of the Canaanitish woman. (Mark 7:24-30.)Verse 21. -Went thence. Jesus left the place, probably Capernaum, where the above discourse had been held, and where it was no longer safe for him to remain. He had grievously offended the dominant party by his outspoken words concerning purity and defilement; therefore, to escape any premature violence, hedeparted to a more secure quarter.Into the coasts (ta\ me/rh, "the parts")of Tyre and Sidon. The word "coasts" here, ver. 22, and elsewhere, does not mean "seacoasts," but "borders." The Authorized Version conveys a wrong impression by its use of the word. These two cities lay on the coast of Galilee, and had never been really conquered by the Israelites, though allotted to the tribe of Asher. There was no very exact limitation of territory between Phoenician (of which they were the capitals) and Jewish land, but there was a great moral distinction. The Phoenicians were sunk in the grossest idolatry; the worship of Baal and Ashtaroth reigned among them with all its depravity and pollution. Whether our Lord actually entered this district, or only approached its confines, is a matter of dispute. The language in the two extant accounts is ambiguous, and might be taken to imply either proceeding. But we cannot suppose that Christ betook himself to the close neighbourhood of those evil towns. His injunction to the apostles, when he sent them on their missionary tour, to abstain from going into any way of the Gentiles or entering any Samaritan city (Matthew 10:5), and his own declaration which shortly follows, that he was sent to the house of Israel, alike preclude the idea that he ever passed beyond the boundaries of the Holy Land. The woman, too, who appealed to him is said to have "come out away from those borders" - an expression which could hardly have been used if Christ had at this time been within them. And that he did no mighty work in these Phoenician cities may be gathered from his denunciation of Chorazin and Bethsaida for not showing the appreciation of his power and mercy which these centres of heathendom would have exhibited had they been equally favoured (seeMatthew 11:21;Luke 10:13). If, as Chrysostom suggests, Jesus, by going to these partly Gentile districts, wished to give a practical commentary on the abrogation of the distinction between clean and unclean (breaking down the wall of partition between Jew and Gentile), this lesson was given equally well by the acceptance and commendation of the Gentile woman's faith, even though Christ himself was outside of pagan territory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Leaving
ἐξελθὼν(exelthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1831:To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

that place,
ἐκεῖθεν(ekeithen)
Adverb
Strong's 1564:Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς(Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

withdrew
ἀνεχώρησεν(anechōrēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 402:From ana and choreo; to retire.

to
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὰ(ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

district
μέρη(merē)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3313:A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.

of Tyre
Τύρου(Tyrou)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5184:Tyre, an ancient city, the capital of Phoenicia. Of Hebrew origin: Tyrus, a place in Palestine.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

Sidon.
Σιδῶνος(Sidōnos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4605:Sidon, a great coast city of Phoenicia. Of Hebrew origin; Sidon, a place in Palestine.


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