 For example, Exodus a is translated in the New American Bible as "Then Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, brought a holocaust and other sacrifices to God", while it is translated in the New International Version as "Then Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and other sacrifices to God".In classical rabbinical literature, there are several different etymologies given for the term "olah", though all agree that it literally translates as "(that which) goes up".Some classical rabbis argued that the term referred to "ascent of the mind" after making the sacrifice, implying that the sacrifice was for atonement for evil thoughts, while others argued that it was a sacrifice "to the highest", because it is entirely intended for God.