Charles Spurgeon Commentary Hebrews 2:14

"Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" — Hebrews 2:14 (ASV)

That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

That through dying, he might overthrow Satan's power for all who trust him.

Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; –

By his own death, Christ broke that evil power which brought death into the world with its long trail of woe. He did this, not by his example, not even by his life, but by his death. Therefore let those who speak slightingly of his atoning sacrifice see their folly, for it is through death that Christ destroys him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; –