I’ll put it another way. I have researched the scripture under discussion, read and checked the references, possible symbology, the expert opinion for and against, etc.; I feel confident in my conclusions - which are far from original.
In doing so, I can easily see the difficulty of the whole book. It takes a great deal of knowledge to attempt a complete interpretation and even those who have it, disagree. It’s apocalyptic writing - not journalism.
No amateur or dilettante is going to have credibility with me. Sitting down with it and free-associating, listening for the still small voice...
It may convince you of your result, but not me.
I thought this was a requirement for every Christian to wait on the Lord and listen for the still small voice of God.