The difference between Oracle and Prophet
When used as nouns, oracle means a shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity, whereas prophet means someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
Oracle is also verb with the meaning: to utter oracles or prophecies.
check bellow for the other definitions of Oracle and Prophet
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Oracle as a noun:
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
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Oracle as a noun:
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
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Oracle as a noun:
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
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Oracle as a noun:
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
Examples:
"a literary oracle"
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Oracle as a noun:
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
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Oracle as a noun:
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
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Oracle as a noun (computing theory):
A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
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Oracle as a noun (Jewish antiquity):
The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
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Oracle as a verb (obsolete):
To utter oracles or prophecies.
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Prophet as a noun:
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
Examples:
"Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind."
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Prophet as a noun:
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.