The designation of Israel as God's servant emphasizes Israel's function as covenant partner chosen to serve God's purposes. Servant suggests both lowliness and honor; Israel's identity is constituted by relationship to God and commitment to divine purposes. The heritage to the servant indicates that possession of land is not arbitrary reward but fulfillment of covenantal promise to the servant nation. This verse situates land-possession within the broader framework of covenant relationship.

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