meaning of 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.
2.
Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
3.
The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
4.
The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
5.
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
6.
Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.
7.
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
8.
To utter oracles.
9.
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted


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