[s1e4] Ecclesiasticus 26:9-10 -

Ecclesiasticus (also known as the ) is a deuterocanonical book found in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but typically excluded from Protestant canons. Standard Translation (New Jerusalem Bible): 9to the nineth power

The show uses these verses to mirror the protagonist Ava’s struggle with the : [S1E4] Ecclesiasticus 26:9-10

: Written by Yeshua Ben Sira , a Jewish sage in Jerusalem around the 2nd century BC. He aimed to train young men for leadership by teaching them to remain faithful to God through wisdom and Torah. Ecclesiasticus (also known as the ) is a

: The text suggests that internal intentions—specifically lust or "wantonness"—are physically visible in a person's eyes. : Just as Ben Sira warns against a

"Keep a headstrong daughter under firm control, or, feeling free, she will take advantage of it." 1. Literary & Historical Context

: The word "headstrong" refers to someone who is stubborn or determined to have their own way.

: Just as Ben Sira warns against a "headstrong daughter" having too much liberty, the OCS attempts to control Ava (the "daughter" figure) who has recently gained extraordinary power.