The specification that "The letter sent to him was written in Aramaic script and translated into the Aramaic language" indicates that the accusations were presented in the official language of the Persian administrative system, suggesting that opponents sought to present their case with maximum formality and in the language through which Persian authorities conducted official business. The notation regarding linguistic translation emphasizes administrative professionalism and careful attention to official procedure, indicating that opponents invested substantial effort in presenting their case through proper channels. The use of Aramaic—the language of Persian official correspondence—indicates that the restoration community had become sufficiently prominent and threatening that opponents felt compelled to escalate their opposition to the imperial level. The formalization of accusations in official language suggests that opponents believed they possessed legitimate grievances capable of persuading imperial authorities to intervene against the restoration.

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