The questions had nothing to do with Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 40:3), but the Spirit led the Baptist to this text. He described himself as a voice crying in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord. If he would not have given them indications from the Holy Scriptures, they would have accused him of authorizing himself and making up his own revelation.
Maswali hayakuwa na uhusiano wowote na unabii wa Isaya (Isaya 40:3), lakini Roho alimwongoza Mbatizaji kwa ujumbe huo. Alijieleza kuwa, yeye ni sauti inayolia jangwani itengenezeni njia ya Bwana. Kama asingewapa dhihirisho fulani kutoka kwa maandiko matakatifu, wangemlaumu kwamba anafanya kazi kwa mamlaka yake na kuunda mafunuo yake mwenyewe.