2. Hence: 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. Milton.
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. Heb. v. 12.
4. (Jewish Antiq.)
Defn: The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself. 1 Kings vi. 19. Siloa's brook, that flow'd Fast by the oracle of God. Milton.
5. One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet. God hath now sent his living oracle Into the world to teach his final will. Milton.
6. Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle. "Oracles of mode." Tennyson. The country rectors . . . thought him an oracle on points of learning. Macaulay.
7. A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
ORACLE
Or"a*cle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Oracled; p. pr. & vb. n. Oracling.]
Defn: To utter oracles. [Obs.]
ORACULAR
O*rac"u*lar, a. Etym: [L. oracularius. See Oracle.]