בַּעַל סְבָרָה, בַּעַל סְבָרָא

ביטוי (אנגלית)

Baʿal Sevara, Baʿal Sevara/ a man of logic/ subtle reasoned

הגדרה (אנגלית)

A man possessing a complete theory in which he believes when he has no proof in hand. By analogy: a wise student, broad in knowledge, who knows how to reason and prove his opinions.

("And in a place where they did not stand on the acceptance of the many who received from the prophets, they stand on the acceptance of an individual or individuals from their commentators, masters of logic contending with the majority of those who disagree with them" - Abarbanel, Exodus chapter 12; and likewise: "From here a proof — says Benjamin in his book — a mighty proof for the ancient researchers and the masters of logic who say..." - Mendel Mo's/ Masa'ot Binyamin the Third, page 80; and also: "And nevertheless you are a master of logic, truly nourishing and wise," and with a linguistic crack as if to express sharp intellectual dependence" - Hayyim Beer/ Notzot, 226)