oracle

A shrine consecrated to the worship and consultation of a prophetic deity, as that of Apollo at Delphi.

A person, such as a priestess, through whom a deity is held to respond when consulted.

The response given through such a medium, often in the form of an enigmatic statement or allegory.

A person considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinions.

An authoritative or wise statement or prediction.

A command or revelation from God.

In the Bible, the sanctuary of the Temple.

To utter oracles.