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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 1421 oracles
1421 oracles
1421 oracles
Divine utterances or messages spoken through human lips. Especially noteworthy are the oracles of Balaam. Several other prophecies are also referred to as oracles.
The oracles of Balaam
Divine inspiration is irresistible Nu 22:38 See also Nu 22:18-19; Nu 23:11-12,25-26; Nu 24:12-13
Balaam’s experience Nu 24:2-4 See also Nu 23:3-5; Nu 24:15-16
Balaam’s oracles Nu 23:6-10 See also Nu 23:18-24; Nu 24:2-9,15-19,20-24
Oracles of the prophets
Mal 1:1 See also Isa 13:1; Isa 14:28; Isa 21:1-17; Isa 30:6-11; Eze 12:7-11 This oracle involved actions as well as words; Na 1:1
False oracles condemned
La 2:14 See also Jer 23:33-40
Wise judgment likened to oracles
Oracles of David
Ps 36:1 See also 2Sa 23:1-4
See also
| 1409 | dream |
| 1428 | prophecy, OT inspiration |
| 1443 | revelation, OT |
| 1469 | visions |
| 1690 | word of God |
| 3281 | Holy Spirit, inspiration |
| 5263 | communication |
| 5548 | speech, divine |
| 5779 | advice |
| 5978 | warning |
| 7772 | prophets |
| 7781 | seer |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
