The principle “consider the generality of the wording, not only the specificity of the occasion” indicates that a broadly worded verse need not be restricted to the event with which it is associated. Reliable contextual or textual qualifications must still be considered.
An early exegete may mention one person or event falling under general wording. Another may mention a different instance without contradicting the first.
Practical question: does the report assert that revelation occurred at that specific moment, or that the verse also applies to the case? The answer determines how apparent disagreement should be assessed.