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Color has the power to impact people in behavior and has proven alering capabilities.
There can be no change...no difference without Light and color. Besides being pretty to look at, colors and the light they come from really do have the power to impact people in many ways. Along with the aesthetics of light and color, there is real science behind each and every sight we see. Each flash or ray of light, each shade of color that light makes visible, and each time our eyes receive the messages to see them, we are reminded of a special relationship—one that is often overlooked because we simply take seeing for granted. We miraculously experience a bright, vivid world because of the workings of our eyes, the wonders of light, and the brilliance of color.
Colors effect People: Certain colors are known to have definite behavior-altering capabilities. Some colors or combinations of them irritate eyes and cause headaches. For example, bright yellows—either on walls or as the background on a computer screen—are the most bothersome colors and are not calming or relaxing in any way. Bright colors reflect more light, so yellow over-stimulates our eyes, causing strain and even irritability. You wouldn't ever want to paint a baby's room yellow, but you could certainly use it on important street signs to attract attention.
Other colors can alter how or what we eat. Blue is known to curb appetites. Why is this so? Blue food doesn't exist in nature, with the exception of the blueberry. There are no blue vegetables, and hopefully, if you encountered a blue meat, you certainly wouldn't eat it. Because of this natural color deficiency, there is no automatic appetite response to anything blue.
There are colors that can put us in a better mood, too. Green is the most restful color for the eye. It has the power to soothe and comfort. Studies have even shown that people who work in surroundings that are green experience fewer headaches, stomach aches, and other signs of sickness or fatigue. 
| 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
| 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
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| 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
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| 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. | |
The world is full of light. Visible light is made of seven wavelength groups. These are the colors you see in a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violetWhat is Color?
Color is all around us. It is a sensation that adds excitement and emotion to our lives. Everything from the cloths we wear, to the pictures we paint revolves around color. Without color; the world would be a much less beautiful place. Color can also be used to describe emotions; we can be red hot, feeling blue, or be green with envy.
In order to understand color we need a brief overview of light. Without light, there would be no color .Thank God for light! On the intro page of our site you may have read that the brain "Lights" up with music. Wow, even in the graphic below of how light becomes color it forms the Star of David.
If the visible portion of the light spectrum is divided into thirds, the predominant colors are red, green and blue. These three colors are considered the primary colors of the visible light spectrum.
Light is made up of energy waves which are grouped together in what is called a spectrum. Light that appears white to us, such as light from the sun, is actually composed of many colors. The wavelengths of light are not colored, but produce the sensation of color. In our programs we teach children about light, and color. The colors used in the Bible Represent words. You can read below or return to the Award Program. Click on the banner page 6 above to return.
 Rainbows
Scientific definition: are optical and meteorological phenomena that cause a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the Sun shines onto droplets of moisture in the Earth's atmosphere. They take the form of a multicoloured arc, with red on the outer part of the arch and violet on the inner section of the arch. More rarely, a secondary rainbow is seen, which is a second, fainter arc, outside the primary arc, with colours in the opposite order, that is, with violet on the outside and red on the inside.
Simple Definition:A rainbow can be defined as a band of colors (from red on the inside to violet on the outside) assembled as an arc that is formed by reflection and refraction (or bending) of the sun's rays inside raindrops. They appear when it is raining in one part of the sky and sunny in another.
In the Bible and in the Jewish scripture, the rainbow is explicitly stated as a sign of the Noahic Covenant between God and The Creation, and the biblical God's promise to Noah that never again would The World be purified by Water .(Genesis 9.13-15):
I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth . When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.
Some Interesting Facts about Rainbows
- When you see a rainbow...
- it is after rain. The sun is always behind you and the rain in front of you when a rainbow appears, so the center of the rainbow's arc is directly opposite the sun.
- Most people think...
- the only colors of a rainbow are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, but a rainbow is actually made up of an entire continuum of colors—even colors the eye can't see!
- We are able to see the colors of a rainbow because...
- light of different colors is refracted when it travels from one medium, such as air, and into another- -in this case, the water of the raindrops. When all the colors that make up sunlight are combined, they look white, but once they are refracted, the colors break up into the ones we see in a rainbow.
- Every person...
- sees their own "personal" rainbow. When you look at one, you are seeing the light bounced off of certain raindrops, but when the person standing next to you looks at the same rainbow, they may see the light reflecting off other raindrops from a completely different angle. In addition, everyone sees colors differently according to light and how their eyes interpret it.
- You can never...
- actually reach the end of a rainbow, where a pot of gold supposedly awaits. As you move, the rainbow that your eyes see moves as well, because the raindrops are at different spots in the atmosphere. The rainbow, then, will always "move away" at the same rate that you are moving.
Color Exercise Bible Colors
Materials that you will need for this example. We also like to use the STS method for each example or activity. We like the children to do 'hands on' touch the water, put a drop on their fingers, let them see the colors .
coffee filter paper white
food coloring or markers
water
straws, eye dropper, or spoon. We prefer the eye dropper. Paper towels and soap for clean up
Directions
- mix a few drops of food coloring (blue, brown, & yellow; red & purple).
- use an eye dropper or a straw to put one drop in the center of each filter.
- use a different straw or dropper to add a drop of water to the color spot.
- continue adding water and watch the colors spread.
- SUGGESTIONS
- If you don't have food coloring, water based markers will work. We like to use the food coloring because the children can see the colors in liquid state. The markers are more costly than food coloring also.
- Color a spot in the center of the filter paper, than add drops of water. Children should be able to discover that purple markers actually have red and blue in the color.
- To use a straw, cut into pieces about 3 inches or 8 cm long. Holding the straw upright, put one end in the color or water. Use your finger to cover the top of the straw, then lift it up. A small amount of color or water will stay in the straw while you move it over the filter paper. When it is in position, release your finger from the top of the straw and the liquid will come out the bottom.
- As the colors are made incorporate the Bible use of each color, their meanings. We also like to do the colors of the rainbow on a filter and explain the Bible passage from Noah.
| COLOR |
MEANING (Good/Bad) |
SCRIPTURE |
DERIVED MEANINGS |
| RED(Crimson) |
Blood
Sin |
Isa. 1:18; Ex. 27:16 skin color - Genesis 25:25 stew - Genesis 25:30 wine - Proverbs 23:31 sores or plague - Leviticus 13:19;49 etc. (numerous references in Leviticus) bloodied water - II Kings 3:22 clothing - Isaiah 63:2 shields of mighty men - Nahum 2:3 horses - Zechariah 1:8; 6:2 the sky - Matthew 16:2-3 the great dragon (Satan) - Revelation 12:3 |
Redemption Adam, Earth (Elements), SufferingThere is a diverse use of the color red throughout the Scriptures. Its primary associations are blood and war. Note that references to the Red Sea have been omitted.Crimson is used to describe fine materials and sin. The dye was extracted from the dried body of of the insect coccus ilicis; qirmiz (or kermes) as transliterated in Arabic |
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ORANGE
Vermilion |
Human Good
Separation
Evil |
Isa. 48:4 (iron neck); Ezek. 24:6 (rust); Psa. 2:9; Rev. 19:15 |
Dead WorksVermilion is used only to describe paint, both on a house and in a portrait. Its contextual use suggests lust and unrighteousness. The color was most likely derived from iron oxide (rust) which would support the suggested meaning. |
| YELLOW |
Glory, Divine Good |
Gen. 1:4, 31; Heb. 1:3
Leviticus/Psalm
68 |
Life (man)
Strength (Capacity) for Life
Jaundice, gall of bitterness Yellow is used to describe a leperous hair in Leviticus and in some translations the color of gold in Psalm 68. Its occurence in Scripture is too low to derive a symbolic meaning. |
| GREEN |
Garden of Eden, Plants |
Gen. 1:11-13, 2:8, 15 |
Environment,Green is primarily associated with plant life. As a result we can view it as a symbol of natural growth and life. The exception is its use in Leviticus to denote disease. Happiness |
| BLUE |
Heaven
Legalism |
Jn 6:33, 38; Ex. 27:16 |
Heavenly Son of God
Hardness of Heart
Cold, bruised |
| INDIGO |
Covering |
Gen. 7:19; Lev. 17:13;
Psa. 32:1, 147:8 |
Hidden, Private |
| VIOLET |
Royalty
Jealous Ambition |
Ex. 27:16; Esth. 8:15; Matt. 21:5-11
Isa. 14:14; Ezek. 28:2, 6, 9 |
Justice
Jealousy |
| Purple |
Royalty and Riches |
Exodus 26:1;36; 27:16; 28:8, II Chronicles 3:14; etc. fine materials - Numbers 4:13, Judges 8:26, Proverbs 31:22, Luke 16:19, Revelation 17:4 describing the dying trade - II Chronicles 2:7, Ezekiel 27:16, Acts 16:14, Revelation 18:12 |
Along with blue, scarlet, and crimson, purple is used to describe hangings and fine materials. The dye was extracted from a particularly scarce family of shellfish which made it quite valuable. Purple became a symbol of royalty and riches due to the scarcity of its dye. |
| WHITE |
Pure |
Isa. 1:18, 61:10;
Eph. 5:25-26; 1 Cor. 13 |
Righteousness LoveWhite is a color of purity and righteousness. It is also used to describe things in nature. Sometimes it is used when describing the body, primarily when healthy and beautiful but also when sick. |
| BLACK |
Death
World |
2 Pet. 2:17; Jude 13
Jn. 1:5; Rev. 6:5 |
Diseased
BurnedBlack is primarily associated with the negative aspects of human experience - including death, disease, famine, and sorrow - all of which are the results of sin. The exception is the implication of health when describing hair. |
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