Szukajcie, a znajdziecie
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What it means
“Seek and you shall find.” Persistence in searching is rewarded. Often used to encourage someone not to give up looking — for knowledge, opportunity, or a solution.
English equivalent
Seek and you shall find.
Vocabulary
- szukać — to seek, to search
- znaleźć — to find
Grammar note
Both verbs are in the imperative plural ('szukajcie', 'znajdziecie' used as a promise). The structure mirrors the biblical source.
Cultural context
A direct echo of Matthew 7:7 from the Bible, widely known in Polish Catholic culture.
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