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Hebrews 2:14
Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
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Interpretation

Paul urges a partook flesh that is embodied in concrete decisions. Hebrews 2:14: listen for "same" and "death". Let partook flesh through how disagreements are handled—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is Hebrews—epistle/letter, naming partook flesh. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul (trad.) for Hebrews. Modern scholarship on Hebrews sees Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. This verse leans into perseverance & witness. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46