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Now
The word "now" is used here to mark a break in the main storyline.
great day
It is "great" because it is the last, or most-important day of the festival.
If anyone is thirsty
desire for the things of God, just as one desires or "thirsts" for water. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
let him come to me and drink
The word "him" refers to "anyone." The word "drink" here represents finding spiritual fulfillment in Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the Scripture
"Scripture" stands for the Messianic prophecies concerning Christ. This is not a direct quote from any one Old Testament passage. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
flow rivers of living water
Christ will provide relief for spiritually "thirsty" people in a great amount that flows out helping everyone around. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
living water
This means 1) "water that gives life" or "water that causes people to live" (UDB) or 2) natural water that flows from a spring, as opposed to water that needs to be taken from a well (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor).