Would Flames, Worms, and Gnashing of teeth be a figure of speech or a torture in hell?

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We know that the reference to flames is figurative due to the fact if you attempt to it literally, it makes no sense. For example, hell is described as a place of utter darkness and however there are flames, too.How can that be? Flames would light things up.
"In addition, we're told Christ is going to return surrounded by Flames and that He's going to have a massive sword coming out of his

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