Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 23:35

"Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbor, and every one to his brother, What hath Jehovah answered? and, What hath Jehovah spoken?" — Jeremiah 23:35 (ASV)

The proper words for prophecy. It is to be called an answer when the people have come to inquire of Yahweh; but His word when it is sent unasked.