We must not ignore his explanations. They serve as a beginning point around which we can build the rest of the picture. Corresponding pictures often represent the same things. If we are alike, you enjoy working puzzles of all sorts. Puzzles challenge our ability to imagine and perceive possibilities not readily recognized.
Picture puzzles are especially fascinating.
Those lacking patience do not usually last long, but those who persist are rewarded in many ways. The book of Revelation is a big visionary puzzle with meaning. Only those with patience to prevail reap the reward of understanding. Revelation is a difficult puzzle to solve. There are some helpful suggestions to working a picture puzzle.