Definition and Context:
The term "oracularly" refers to the manner in which divine communication or prophecy is delivered, often through an oracle or a prophetic figure. In biblical contexts, this involves the conveyance of God's messages to His people through chosen individuals, such as prophets, who serve as intermediaries between God and humanity.

Biblical Instances and Usage:
Throughout the Bible, God communicates oracularly through prophets, dreams, visions, and direct speech. These communications are often marked by their authoritative and revelatory nature, providing guidance, warnings, or insights into God's will and future events.

1. Prophetic Oracles:
The prophets of the Old Testament frequently delivered oracles from God. For instance, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel are prominent figures who spoke oracularly, conveying God's messages to Israel and the surrounding nations. In Isaiah 1:1 , it is written, "This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah."

2. Dreams and Visions:
God often communicated oracularly through dreams and visions. Joseph, the son of Jacob, received divine messages through dreams, which he interpreted oracularly to reveal God's plans (Genesis 37:5-10). Similarly, Daniel received visions that were oracular in nature, providing insight into future events (Daniel 7:1).

3. Direct Divine Speech:
At times, God spoke directly to individuals, delivering His messages oracularly. An example is found in Exodus 3:4 , where God calls to Moses from the burning bush, saying, "Moses, Moses!" This direct communication is a hallmark of oracular speech, emphasizing the immediacy and authority of God's word.

4. New Testament Prophecy:
In the New Testament, the gift of prophecy continues as a means of oracular communication. The Apostle Paul discusses the role of prophecy within the church, emphasizing its purpose for edification, encouragement, and consolation (1 Corinthians 14:3). The Book of Revelation, given to John, is a significant example of oracular prophecy, revealing future events and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom (Revelation 1:1-3).

Theological Significance:
Oracular communication in the Bible underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the world and desires to reveal His will to humanity. It highlights the role of prophets as God's chosen vessels for delivering His messages and the importance of discernment in understanding and applying these divine revelations. The oracular nature of biblical prophecy serves to affirm the authority of Scripture and the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout history.

Of the Apostle's Meaning in 1 Cor. vii. 12-14.
... Lord." [451] Here, at all events, there is no need for reconsidering; for what there
might have been reconsideration about, the Spirit has oracularly declared. ...
/.../tertullian/to his wife/chapter ii of the apostles meaning.htm

The Testimonies of the Poets.
... And that evil-doers must necessarily be punished in proportion to their deeds, has
already been, as it were, oracularly uttered by some of the poets, as a ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxxvii the testimonies of the.htm

Absurd Interpretations of the Marcosians.
... In the same way they oracularly declare, that one power having departed also from
the Duodecad, has perished; and this was represented by the woman who lost ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xvi absurd interpretations of the.htm

Props of the System.
... falsely to suffer certain things, and thus proclaiming their suffering, and being
restored by remedial means, they say that they oracularly promised them ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xviii props of the system.htm

Powers of the Demons.
... are not gods. But, says one, physicians do not completely heal those of
whom they take charge, but these heal oracularly. But the ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xvi powers of the demons.htm

Reasons Why their Deceits are not Detected.
... Homily VIII. Chapter XVII."Reasons Why Their Deceits are Not Detected. "For
why do they oracularly foretell cures after a long time? ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xvii reasons why their deceits.htm

Description of the Perfect Man, or Gnostic.
... the Hebrews, "If ye believe not, neither shall you understand;" [2883] that is,
unless you believe what is prophesied in the law, and oracularly delivered by ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxi description of the perfect.htm

The Tongue.
... had gone home into the most vital part of the victim's frame; but did you never
rob him of his friends?"gravely shake your head and oracularly insinuate that ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/robertson/sermons preached at brighton/i the tongue.htm

The Coming of the Pharaoh
... "And," he continued oracularly, "there will be a third attending us when we return,
if thou hast been coy with the gentle Seti during his long absence.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xiii the coming of.htm

Natural Science and Theological Science.
... to God, gives offence."Again, some raw conceit of the advanced state of the human
intellect rejects with scorn the notion of Adam oracularly bestowing names ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon ii natural science and.htm

Oracularly (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Oracularly (2 Occurrences). Hebrews 8:5 (who serve
the representation and shadow of heavenly things, according ...
/o/oracularly.htm - 7k

Oracles (8 Occurrences)

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Oration (1 Occurrence)

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Representation (6 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 8:5 (who serve the representation and shadow of heavenly things, according
as Moses was oracularly told when about to make the tabernacle; for See ...
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Shewn (46 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Hebrews 8:5 (who serve the representation and shadow of heavenly things,
according as Moses was oracularly told when about to make the tabernacle; for See ...
/s/shewn.htm - 20k

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