Mat 15:26 | TNotes | STEP | 15:26 Jews often referred to pagans as dogs , which are ceremonially unclean (Lev 11:27 ). Jesus was speaking to the woman of her spiritual condition as a Gentile—as unclean and separated from God (cp. Matt 7:6 ).

bLev 11:27►

cMatt 7:6►

‏ Matthew 15:26

15:26 ^a Jews often referred to pagans as dogs, which are ceremonially unclean (Lev 11:27 ^b). Jesus was speaking to the woman of her spiritual condition as a Gentile—as unclean and separated from God (cp. Matt 7:6 ^c).