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.

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