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  What it means

  “God gave, God took.” Said when someone dies or when something precious is lost. An expression of resignation and acceptance of God’s will.

  English equivalent

  The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

  Vocabulary

  • dać — to give
  • wziąć — to take

  Grammar note

  Both verbs are perfective past tense: 'dał' (gave), 'wziął' (took). The parallel structure reinforces the symmetry of giving and taking.

  Cultural context

  Echoes the Book of Job (1:21). Commonly said at funerals or in response to bereavement.

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