King James Version

What Does Mark 7:29 Mean?

Mark 7:29 in the King James Version says “And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.” — study this verse from Mark chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.”

Mark 7:29 · KJV

Context

27

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

28

And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

29

And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.

30

And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

31

And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out—Jesus commends the Syrophoenician woman's persistent faith. Her humble response demonstrated both faith and theological insight, acknowledging Israel's priority while trusting God's abundance extends beyond Jewish boundaries. The Greek perfect tense indicates completed, permanent demon expulsion. Remarkably, Jesus heals at a distance without physical presence—demonstrating sovereign authority transcending proximity. This account breaks multiple boundaries: geographical (Gentile territory), ethnic (Phoenician), gender (woman initiating dialogue), religious (pagan). Yet Jesus responds to persistent faith wherever found. Her boldness teaches that true faith pursues Christ relentlessly despite seeming rejection.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This miracle occurred in Tyre and Sidon (v.24), Gentile cities in Phoenicia. Jesus's ministry to this Gentile woman prefigures the gospel extending to all nations. Her persistence despite apparent rejection demonstrates extraordinary faith. In first-century Judaism, 'dogs' was a common epithet for Gentiles, yet she accepts this while appealing to God's lavish grace—even crumbs from His table exceed earthly kingdoms' feasts.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this woman's persistent faith despite rejection challenge your approach to prayer?
  2. What does Jesus healing at a distance reveal about His authority transcending boundaries?
  3. How does this account prepare for the gospel going to all nations?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 15 words
καὶ1 of 15

“And”

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπεν2 of 15

“he said”

G2036

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῇ3 of 15

“unto her”

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Διὰ4 of 15

“For”

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

τοῦτον5 of 15

“this”

G5126

this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)

τὸν6 of 15
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

λόγον7 of 15

“saying”

G3056

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

ὕπαγε8 of 15

“go thy way”

G5217

to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

ἐξελήλυθεν9 of 15

“is gone”

G1831

to issue (literally or figuratively)

τὸ10 of 15
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δαιμόνιον11 of 15

“the devil”

G1140

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

ἐκ12 of 15

“out of”

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

τῆς13 of 15
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θυγατρός14 of 15

“daughter”

G2364

a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

σου15 of 15

“thy”

G4675

of thee, thy

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Mark 7:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Mark 7:29 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 5:3Isaiah 66:2Matthew 8:9-13Isaiah 57:15-161 John 3:8

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