Context is king. There are different genres within the Bible. One does not pick and choose. If you read the text within context, asking who, what, when, where, why and how, one should be able to ascertain what the text is saying without having to “add” to the meaning.
I can do that? No way! None of us can! If it really is the word of God than it’s beyond our ability to ever fully comprehend. Doesn’t mean you don’t try, but you must have enough respect to know that you never will...