Pointing out his primary responsibility to the sons of Israel and, at the same time, testing her faith and determination, Jesus compassionately explained to her: “It is not right to take the bread of the children [of Israel] and throw it to little dogs [Gentiles]. ”
Osutades oma esmasele kohustusele Iisraeli laste vastu ning ühtlasi katsudes läbi naise usku ja meelekindlust, selgitas Jeesus talle kaastundlikult: „Ei ole ilus võtta [Iisraeli] laste leib ja heita koerakeste [paganate] ette! ”