No. He operated, that is, preached with the spirit of Elijah.
Matt 11:14 And if you are willing to accept John himself is Elijah who was to come.
John 1:23 John the Baptist affirmed, " I am A VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY OF THE LORD; as Isaiah the prophet said.
Both John the Baptist and Elijah are the preachers of Repentance and Righteousness
