What is a…
Syrophenician
A Syrophenician is one who was born in the Phoenician part of Syria.
Now the woman was a Gentile, of the Syrophoenician race. And she kept asking Him to cast the demon out of her daughter. —Mark 7:26
When our Christ retired from the crowds into the borderland of Tyre and Sidon (Matthew 15:21), this Syrophoenician woman came to him earnestly requesting His help for her daughter who was grievously afflicted with a demon.
Her faith in Him was severely tested by his silence (Matthew 15:23), refusal (Matt. 15:24), and seeming reproach that it was not appropriate to throw the children’s bread to the dogs (Matt. 15:26). But it stood the test, and her petition was graciously granted, because of her great faith (Matt. 15:28).
Q & A
- What is faith and why is it very important to God?
- What is a Gentile? What does the Bible say about Gentiles?
- What does the Bible say about demons?
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- Christ’s miracles—Has science disproved the miracles associated with Jesus?
- Is it logical to believe that the biblical miracles really happened?
- “Miracles are not possible,” some claim. Is this true?
Article Version: April 10, 2025