# before Yahweh

Here Yahweh refers to himself by his own name.

# the people of Israel must lay their hands on the Levites

The action "laying on hands" on someone was often done to dedicate them to Yahweh's work or service. Alternate translation: "The people Israel must lay their hands on the Levites, dedicating them to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])