unfoldingWord_en_tn/num/08/07.md

# to purify them

Here "them" refers to the Levites.

# Sprinkle the water of atonement on them

Moses sprinkling water on them was symbolic of their atonement. AT: "Sprinkle on their the water that symbolizes atonement" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# wash their clothes

The Levites are supposed to wash their own clothes. You can make clear the understood information. AT: "then make them wash their clothes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# a young bull and its grain offering

When offering a young bull, a grain offering was usually required to accompany it.

# of fine flour mingled with oil

This can be stated in active form. AT: "of fine flour that they have mingled with oil" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/atonement]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/cow]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/grainoffering]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oil]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sinoffering]]