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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 traced in meals and meetings. Hebrews 2:14: see "same" and "death". Work out partook flesh in promises we keep—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

Hebrews speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting partook flesh. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “same” and “death”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Hebrews to Paul (trad.). Hebrews is frequently described this way: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Here the thread of perseverance & witness comes into view. 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 do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46