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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.