Oracle /(?)/

1. The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

   Whatso'er she saith, for oracles must stand.

2. The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.

   The oracles are dumb; No voice or hideous hum Runs through the arched roof in words deceiving.

3. The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.

   The first principles of the oracles of God.

4. The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself. (Jewish Antiq.)

   Siloa's brook, that flow'd Fast by the oracle of God.

5. One who communicates an oracle{1} or divine command; an angel; a prophet.

   God hath now sent his living oracle Into the world to teach his final will.

6. Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.

   The country rectors . . . thought him an oracle on points of learning.

7. A wise pronouncement or decision considered as of great authority.

imp. & p. p. Oracled; p. pr. & vb. n. Oracling

1. To utter oracles. [Obs.]