1 The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting. He said,
2 ‘Speak to the Israelites and say to them: “When anyone among you brings an offering to the Lord, bring as your offering an animal from either the herd or the flock.
3 ‘ “If the offering is a burnt offering from the herd, you are to offer a male without defect. You must present it at the entrance to the tent of meeting so that it will be acceptable to the Lord.
4 You are to lay your hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you.