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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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