Jesus intended that her great faith would be revealed and serve as an example and rebuke to Israel. Granting of her request shows that the mercy of God is not limited by national boundaries.
Ang unang sagot ni Jesus ay mabagsik sapagkat Siya'y may tanging layunin. Nais ni Jesus na makita ng iba ang kaniyang dakilang pananampalataya at magsilbing halimbawa at saway sa Israel.