Where does the phrase “eating from the Masters’ table” come from? Answered by Bible Q · 27 February 2010 · Add Comment The exact phrase “eating from the Masters’ table” is not found in the Bible. However, the Canaanite woman (replying to Jesus in his allegorical language) talks of dogs eating “crumbs that fall from their masters’ table” in Matthew 15:27. Tagged with → master's table