Matthew 15:28

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Then {G5119} Jesus {G2424} answered {G611} and said {G2036} unto her {G846}, O {G5599} woman {G1135}, great {G3173} is thy {G4675} faith {G4102}: be it {G1096} unto thee {G4671} even as {G5613} thou wilt {G2309}. And {G2532} her {G846} daughter {G2364} was made whole {G2390} from {G575} that very {G1565} hour {G5610}.

Then Yeshua answered her, "Lady, you are a person of great trust. Let your desire be granted." And her daughter was healed at that very moment.

“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Matthew 15:28 stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of persistent faith and divine compassion. In this pivotal moment, Jesus commends the extraordinary belief of a Gentile woman, granting her fervent request and miraculously healing her daughter.

Context

This verse occurs after Jesus' discourse on spiritual defilement and His subsequent withdrawal to the Gentile regions of Tyre and Sidon (Matthew 15:21). A Canaanite woman, desperate for her demon-possessed daughter's healing, approaches Jesus with fervent pleas. Initially, Jesus appears unresponsive, then challenges her with a statement about His mission primarily to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) and the metaphor of "dogs" eating the children's bread. Her humble, witty, and faith-filled reply in Matthew 15:27 ("Yes, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table") completely shifts the interaction, leading to Jesus' commendation and the immediate miracle.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Great Faith Commended: The central theme is the woman's remarkable faith. Jesus Himself declares it "great," a commendation He rarely bestows, notably also used for the Roman Centurion's faith (Matthew 8:10). Her faith was humble, persistent, and unwavering despite initial discouragement.
  • Persistence in Prayer: The woman's refusal to give up, even when met with silence or challenging words, highlights the importance of perseverance in seeking God. Her example echoes the principle of persistent prayer as taught in Luke 18.
  • Divine Compassion and Inclusivity: This encounter powerfully demonstrates Jesus' compassion extending beyond ethnic and religious boundaries. By healing a Gentile's daughter, Jesus foreshadows the future inclusion of non-Jews into God's kingdom, a theme later emphasized by Peter in Acts 10:34-35.
  • Jesus' Authority: The immediate healing of the daughter "from that very hour" underscores Jesus' absolute divine authority and power over sickness and demonic oppression. His word alone was sufficient to bring about the miracle.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "great" (megas) used by Jesus to describe her faith signifies its exceptional, extraordinary nature. It wasn't merely present, but profound and remarkable. The phrase "be it unto thee even as thou wilt" (γένοιτό σοι ὡς θέλεις - genoito soi hōs theleis) signifies Jesus' complete affirmation and immediate granting of her request, demonstrating His absolute power and willingness to respond to such faith. The term "made whole" (ἰάθη - iathē) implies a complete and instantaneous healing or restoration.

Practical Application

Matthew 15:28 encourages believers today to cultivate a persistent and humble faith. It reminds us that our background, status, or past mistakes do not disqualify us from God's grace and intervention. When facing challenges or unanswered prayers, this narrative teaches us to press into God with unwavering trust, believing in His limitless power and compassion. It also serves as a beautiful illustration that God's love and healing are available to all who genuinely seek Him, regardless of societal or cultural divides.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 9:23

    Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.

  • Mark 9:24

    And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

  • Matthew 8:13

    And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

  • Mark 5:34

    And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

  • Psalms 145:19

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

  • Matthew 9:22

    But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

  • Romans 4:19

    And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb:

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