Yeshivish glossary term
svara
סברא
Meaning
- reasoning
- underlying logic
- a reasoned argument
Alternate spellings
sevara, s'vara, svora
Usage and context
Refers to the conceptual logic behind a position, not merely a personal feeling or unsupported opinion.
- Category
- yeshiva and Torah study
- Language origin
- Aramaic
Example in Yeshivish
There is a strong svara for reading the passage that way.
Plain-English example
There is strong reasoning for reading the passage that way.