Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

Matthew 15:23

ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἀπ.: a new style of behaviour on the part of Jesus. The rôle of indifference would cost Him an effort. ἠρώτων (ουν W. and H [93] as if contracted from ἐρωτέω), besought; in classics the verb means to inquire. In N. T. the two senses are combined after analogy of שָׁאַל. The disciples were probably surprised at their Master's unusual behaviour; a reason for it would not occur to them. They change places with the Master here, the larger-hearted appearing by comparison the narrow-hearted. ἀπόλυσον, get rid of her by granting her request. ὅτι κράζει : they were moved not so much by pity as by dread of a sensation. There was far more sympathy (though hidden) in Christ's heart than in theirs. Deep natures are often misjudged, and shallow men praised at their expense.

[93] Westcott and Hort.

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