en_tn/lev/01/03.md

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"