1)

Why is he called "Avdi"?

1.

Radak: You are prepared to go on My missions, like a servant. You said, "here I am - send me!" (6:8)

2.

Malbim: Hashem prepared me for this Avodah (Nevu'ah).

2)

Why does it say "[Yisrael] Becha Espa'er"?

1.

Yuma 86a: If a person learns Torah, serves Chachamim, and deals nicely with people, they cherish those who learn.

2.

Radak: Yisrael refers to the Klal (the entire nation), and also individuals.

3.

Malbim: I (Yeshayah) am glorified to be called Hashem's Eved only when you are at the [high] level of Yisrael. My Avodah was to make you repent. If you will not, I did not succeed; my Avodah was not completed.

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