biblical sense 

to have sexual relations with; often used when asked if you "know" somebody. if you know someone in the biblical sense, you have had sex or sexual relations with them.

mike: so, how well do you know amy?
tommy: well i don't know her in the biblical sense or anything, but we've hung out a few times.

biblical sense by atotheLI August 25, 2007

know in the biblical sense 

To know someone in the biblical sense means that you have had sexual intercourse with him or her. It is a reference to the meaning of "know" in the Bible.

Man 1: What do you mean by "know in the biblical sense"?
Man 2: I've slept with her. We dated last year.

know in the biblical sense by A1988 December 12, 2012

but not in the biblical sense 

This phrase is an idiom.

If you say you know someone but not in the biblical sense, you mean you have not had sex with them

Usage notes: In the Bible, 'to know' someone meant to have sex with them.
'Did you know her then?' 'Yes, but not in the biblical sense.'

David: 'Did you know her then?'
Joseph: 'Yes, but not in the biblical sense.'

but not in the biblical sense by lucasizle January 12, 2012