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Mark 7:25

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 7:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.
Mark 7:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22covetings, wickednesses, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, railing, pride, foolishness:
23all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man.
24And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid.
25But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.
26Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she besought him that he would cast forth the demon out of her daughter.
27And he said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children`s bread and cast it to the dogs.
28But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children`s crumbs.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For a certain woman, etc..] One way and means by which he came to be more openly discovered who he was, was this; a woman in those parts, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit; a devil, with which she was possessed; hearing of some miracles he had wrought in healing the sick, and casting out devils; heard of him, and came; and understanding that he was in such a place made all haste to him; and fell at his feet; and with great respect and reverence to so venerable a person, threw herself at his feet, and earnestly entreated mercy for her child; believing he had power to cast the devil out of her, though at a distance from her.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this miracle explained in the notes at Matthew 15:21-28. Mark 7:24 Would have no man know it - To avoid the designs of the Pharisees he wished to be retired. Mark 7:26 A Greek - The Jews called all persons “Greeks” who were not of their nation. Compare Romans 1:14. The whole world was considered as divided into Jews and Greeks. Though she might not have been strictly a “Greek,” yet she came under this general appellation as a foreigner. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:25-26 The woman was from Syrian Phoenicia and therefore a Gentile. The urgency and intensity of the woman’s petition is seen in her falling at Jesus’ feet and begging.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a: Mat 15:22 whose: Mar 9:17-23 at: Mar 1:40, Mar 5:22, Mar 5:23, Mar 5:33; Luk 17:16; Act 10:25, Act 10:26; Rev 22:8, Rev 22:9 Mark 7:26”
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