ISB ~ Mark 7 v27

the children first:The children of Israel hold first claim to the blessings of the New Covenant (Mt 15:24; Rom 1:16; 9:4-5; CCC 839). Only after Jesus’ Resurrection is the gospel systematically proclaimed to all nations (Mt 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).

dogs:Often a derogatory term in the Bible (1 Sam 17:43; Phil 3:2; Rev 22:15).

Jesus uses it to illustrate the progress of the gospel:just as children are fed before pets, so the gospel is offered to Israel before the Gentiles. The woman’s acceptance of this epithet reveals her humility, and her unwillingness to be turned away reveals her perseverance (7:28-29).