Yahweh continues telling Moses what the people must do.

## so that it may be accepted before Yahweh ##

AT: "so that Yahweh will accept it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## lay his hand on the head ##

This is a sign of dedicating the animal to God.

## then it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for himself ##

AT: "then Yahweh will accept it in his place and forgive his sins"