Jesus says, "It is not right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs." So, yeah, it sounds like he just called her a dog. But the woman does not become indignant. She does not freak out. She does not demand that he do what she wants. No, her reply is humble but persistent. "Even the dogs eat the scraps from their master's tables." And at that, Jesus declares, "Oh woman, great is your faith! Let it be done as you wish!"