Matthew 5:30

The verse uses hyperbole to emphasize the severity of sin and the importance of avoiding it, rather than literally advocating for physical self-mutilation or describing the ultimate fate of the wicked. The "perishing" of a member is a metaphorical sacrifice to save the "whole body" from a different kind of destruction ("hell"), which is not necessarily annihilation.

The "cutting off" in this verse is metaphorical, referring to the removal of sinful actions or temptations, not the literal destruction or perishing of a physical body part or a wicked person.

The verse does not explicitly mention Sheol, Hades, or Lake of Fire, but the use of "hell" in the context of the body being cast into it clearly indicates a place of judgment and punishment, aligning with the theme's definition of "hell in a judgment context distinct from Sheol/Hades as general grave."

The verse speaks of a "whole body" being cast into "hell," which could be interpreted as complete destruction or annihilation rather than ongoing conscious suffering. The focus is on the consequence of the body being cast away, not on the nature of the suffering within hell.

The verse uses "hell" (γέεννα) as a destination for the "whole body," which is distinct from the concept of Sheol/the grave as the general state or destination of the dead, and the primary focus is on the consequences of sin rather than the nature of death itself.