Matthew 15:22
“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.”

What does Matthew 15:22 mean?
Matthew 15:22 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil." This verse comes from the New…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Cry for Mercy: Lessons from the Canaanite Woman
The story found in Matthew 15:22 draws our attention to a woman whose desperate faith overflowed with urgency and need. The verse states, "And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Mercy and Deliverance: Inspired by Matthew 15:22
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty over our lives and the world around us. We are reminded of the Canaanite woman who cried out to You in her time of great need, pouring out her heart in desperation and faith, proclaiming…
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